Monday, November 22, 2010

What We Possess Ends Up Possessing Us

While preparing for a move across this Great Frozen Country which i call home i am faced with a Fairly substantial Dilemma. What do i bring with me.
As a self professed Hoarder I surround myself with THINGS, items that i purchase for low prices, items that bring me comfort, make me feel at home. Comfortable cuddly things, Pillows 20 at the last count, 3Duvets 2 faux fur throws,  and a plethora of plushy towels and linens. Fabrics and sewing supplies, shelves of books, electronic devices and appliances and of course furniture.
The question i am asking myself now, is how much of this Hoarde is actually worthwhile bringing with me to help me start my new adventure, and what am i willing to pay to keep these "comforts" close. how much do i want to continue to OWN such things.
As i will be moving, at first into a fully furnished room, with a fully furnished kitchen, and i want as few things as possible to "hold me down" from whatever opportunities come my way, it would make sense to Cleanse myself of such possessions and start over anew. Yet, i am unable to remove the value these items seem to have in my life.
Is it the Monetary value that i am hung up on?
is it emotional attatchment?
Do i require these items for survival?
Is it better to have shipped it all in case i really do NEED these things?
or is it better to let go... and restock as needed?
The answers to all these questions are present... they lie in the boxes, and in my heart, but can i decode the message in time?

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