This has been a crazy year for a lot of people and many of us are feeling the economic downturn. Even people we would consider wealthy are having a wake up call. Simplifing our lives and traveling lighter is a good thing.
I am talking about circulating into the world those things you are holding onto that you really don’t need. If you have a closet full of clothes with the tags still on them that you do not wear circulate them back into the world. Sell them or give them away. There are a lot of foundations that would love to have those clothes. I think it is better to just donate them. Go through the books that you have collected and donate them as well. There are a lot of libraries that would love to have them.
Take a very critical eye around you and process what you just don’t need that you have been hanging onto. Get the whole family involved. Does your daughter have a huge collection of stuffed toys that she has outgrown. Maybe she would like to let them go to some children that would love to have them. Does your linen closet hold sheets for beds that you no longer have?
I think you are getting the picture. In this time of everyone saying there is not enough to go around, I have found the opposite is true. There is enough, so share a little of what you have.
While you are at it, how can you give of your time as well as your material possessions. Find somewhere to donate your time and become a volunteer a few hours a week. Get in touch with your community and your world. We need each other. It is time that we started acknowleding and not hoarding what we have and be of service to one another.
I for one am not adding to the materialism of the holiday. I have told everyone…no gifts that have been purchased and gift wrapped. Re-gift something or give me some of your time or assistance.
If you have any thoughts or ideas how to make this holiday season a better one for all concerned …please share.