get rid of unnecessary possessions

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This is for the benefit of the male members of 43things.com

Any male who does not need this advice will definately have their life expectancy shortened.

THE HORMONE WARNING:

The Hormone Hostage knows that there are days in the month when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his own hands!
This is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver’s license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, or significant other.

DANGEROUS: What’s for dinner ?

SAFER: Can I help you with dinner ?

SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner ?

ULTRA SAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that ?

SAFER: Wow, you look good in brown.

SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!

ULTRA SAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about ?

SAFER: Could we be overreacting ?

SAFEST: Here’s my paycheck.

ULTRA SAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that ?

SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.

SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that ?

ULTRA SAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: What did you do all day ?

SAFER: I hope you didn’t over-do it today.

SAFEST: I’ve always loved you in that robe!

ULTRA SAFE: Have some more chocolate.

And remember … money may talk, but chocolate sings!

I feel better now.
Cleaned my place and took the opportunity to throw away – generous.
The funny thing is, it happened in steps:

1) The first time I cleaned up, I did let go of many things.
2) The second time, a few month later, I threw away again. It took a little bit to let go though.
3) But the third time was harder, good I did it.
Looking at the item, thinking: it just takes away space, I don’t use it anymore and will not use in the near future – get rid of it !
Either give it to a friend / charity shop,
sell on ebay or throw away alltogether.

And don’t get new rubbish in the future.
Please see my entry: do you really want it ?

I use to ask myself now, everytime I feel a desire to get something:
do you really need it ?
... and 8 out of 10 times my answer is: not really
In fact there are only few things I love.
The rest are just ‘dust-catcher’