Stuff.

I don’t seek stress, nor do I find it appealing to be in a position where I feel stressed. There is enough stress in my life already, and I think it is important to try to minimize it where possible. To combat this, and attempt to shed anxiety I have been trying to live more simply.

I worked out something important the other day. It is far from novel, but nonetheless a good personal discovery. The more I plan the next few months of my life and prepare to move, the more I have realized how little possessions (stuff, material things, having lots of clothes, etc) mean to me. Sure, I like gadgets and very definitely have more than my fair share… but when I think about the important things and what I want to take with me when I do move, the only things I can really come up with are things that help me interact with others, and stuff that is useful.

Step 1: clean out the closet. As you can see below, I have a lot of work to do. I’m trying. Sure, clothes are useful… but not when you don’t wear them and your closet is overflowing. If you are in need of lightly worn quality clothing [of questionable style and design (i.e. stuff I liked)], stop by the Ballard Goodwill sometime this week. This stack will be going out tomorrow. Hard to do? Yes. Sad? In some ways. Liberating? Indeed.

Update: here’s a very timely article on how to declutter your home.

Update 2: Done.