I know my clutter is a barrier, that I have put in place. But why have I built this barrier. If I had a friend who had done this, I would offer to help them remove the barrier. Maybe I need to be my own friend and do just that! I think I too, like you now value open spaces more than things.
Sandy - Yes, the clutter we create for ourselves is so challenging… yesterday when in the studio I realized the piles of sticks that looked artful in the corner were vestiges of my vision to make my own frames from wood from my old garden… but it was way to labor intensive for me… if I’m going to do something with my hands, I’d rather embroider than work with wood. Now I just have to put those boxes of sticks into the car, throw them into the woods, and move on… it’s only taken me 18 months to admit this…
Yes. Be your own friend (I love that), start in one corner…and breathe… and lean into the process. Take care!
I can relate. Tend to expand to the space available. Found that most of my space provided storage for things I haven’t used for decades or merely places to dust that no longer functioned for me. My family is fully launched and I live alone. Thought a lot about my space needs and not those of social conventions. Really just wanted a library/studio with adjoining bedroom, kitchen, and a bathroom. Found a place less than half the size of my old one and was able to renovate to my curated needs. Very content here - my first home just for me.
I know my clutter is a barrier, that I have put in place. But why have I built this barrier. If I had a friend who had done this, I would offer to help them remove the barrier. Maybe I need to be my own friend and do just that! I think I too, like you now value open spaces more than things.
Sandy - Yes, the clutter we create for ourselves is so challenging… yesterday when in the studio I realized the piles of sticks that looked artful in the corner were vestiges of my vision to make my own frames from wood from my old garden… but it was way to labor intensive for me… if I’m going to do something with my hands, I’d rather embroider than work with wood. Now I just have to put those boxes of sticks into the car, throw them into the woods, and move on… it’s only taken me 18 months to admit this…
Yes. Be your own friend (I love that), start in one corner…and breathe… and lean into the process. Take care!
I can relate. Tend to expand to the space available. Found that most of my space provided storage for things I haven’t used for decades or merely places to dust that no longer functioned for me. My family is fully launched and I live alone. Thought a lot about my space needs and not those of social conventions. Really just wanted a library/studio with adjoining bedroom, kitchen, and a bathroom. Found a place less than half the size of my old one and was able to renovate to my curated needs. Very content here - my first home just for me.