Survey #280—Full Response from Ellen in W Michigan
| Express your gratitude for something in your home that you plan to keep indefinitely. How does this item support the life you love? | My (now) small collection of favorite kids' books. It brings back memories of sharing those stories with my kids and is a conversation starter with my grand-kids and some visitors. I've cut my CD collection by more than half, but don't plan to go any further for some time. It's a very eclectic collection and much of it is no longer available anywhere. I live alone now, so I can blast music and sing along while I cook or do dishes with no one to object. |
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| Describe someone or something that has helped you on your decluttering and organizing journey. This may be an idea, a story, a person, a book, a resource, etc. | For many years, I read and watched all sorts of material on decluttering and organizing, but I finally found what works for me and stick to that. I read Dana K White's blog from the beginning and watched the Clutter Fairy from when the sound was bad. Dana's methods really work for me and Gayle's information helps me to think through reasons and methods in new ways that make hard things easier. With these two sources, I finally feel like I have my space where I want it. (Well, maybe the paperwork could use some help!) |
| Describe something that you’re grateful for having been able to declutter and release from your life. | 12 bookcases of books. I love books, but can no longer read like I used to. I now have a great room and I am glad not to have every wall covered in bookcases and every corner filled with boxes of books. I limit myself to one bookcase for books and one for games and photo albums. |
| Identify something in your space for which you feel grateful, but which you’d consider releasing so that someone else can enjoy and appreciate it. | My lawn chair that I haven't used in three years. My folding wagon that I haven't used in a year. My microscope. It is a good quality, hasn't been used in years, but I don't want to see it abused. The lawn chair and wagon might come in handy on occasion, but I have no purpose for the microscope. |
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