minimize my material possessions

I’ve freecycled quite a bit, I’m selling a few things, I’ve joined bookmooch for getting rid of the craft books that I just never have or will use, and I’ve thrown out several van-fulls of trash (not a mini-van either, a dodge ram 3500!!!)
It feels great to have less clutter around :)

I have a lot of THINGS. I like to do crafts so I have a ton of craft items. I always think that I might use them for something, so I don’t get rid of them. When I start a new project I buy enough STUFF to complete it at least three times over. This leads to a lot of excess. I also have lots of decorative items that in the end cause me more grief than pleasure. I like to look at the things, but I hate cleaning them, moving them around to make room for me to DO something, or worrying about if the dogs will break something. I have reference books that contain information I could easily find on the web. I have outdated game systems that I keep for nostalgia, and because they do work and I have games for them, so maybe I’d play them…but I don’t. I have CD’s that I never listen to, papers that I’ll never refer to, and clothes that I’ll never wear. I like the look and idea of minimalism, but I also have an attachment to STUFF. I want to get over it so that I can enjoy my life more. My husband and animals are what’s important. THINGS that aren’t necessary shouldn’t be taking up my time and space.