The Heat of the Day

Ann Carr I believe that people that want to hold on to things they develop an attachment to material objects during their life that give them comfort and joy. Unlike people who will let you down. They have a security blanket to fall back on. I think they also have a wonderful heart that seeks to give. Sometimes in my life I was so busy with helping others family and friends I had little time for myself. These objects became part of my own world that I could enjoy and appreciate at any time. That could take away any pain and sadness of loss. Our mind gets thinking if a few objects makes us happy what will a few more do. Give us more pleasure. Then it becomes a bigger cycle that can easily get out of hand. These are my own experiences and I have not confirmed this in any book. The growing need for love is in everyone. The pain is something we shy away from. Combine the two and you have a simple reason why people collect to many things. When we can see where and why it started. How it serves a purpose and yet with little time it can get out of control. Moving forward finding things I enjoy more than cleaning is one step in the right direction. I like to work in the yard in the garden and with plants. I love to write and take walks in nature. Finding the happy medium is not always easy. Getting there can be challenging. It also shows us we are real people with real emotions. That we are super sensitive to the things that happen in our life. So a car accident maybe no big deal to one. Where it can be traumatizing to another person. No one way to react or recover. We don't fall under the same umbrella and should not all be treated the same way. I do a lot more writing on this theory I have and maybe if you want to read it and give me your honest opinion I would appreciate it. Remember these are only my feelings and thoughts and through my imagination and writing this is my story. I also feel I am not alone. There are therapy groups that can help but they may not understand what we feel and may also hurt instead of help. Throwing out things when you are not ready emotionally can set you back and more angry and less trust worthy. I had a friend that thought throwing out my things was a good idea. I would get over it. It didn't set well and to this day I wish he wouldn't of done it. I learn to live with it. Some things can't be undone. I appreciate the help but that is not the help I need. Because I like to write I love to read. I have collected a vast collection of books. At least five thousand. I am down sizing at my pace. Realizing I had a dream and not the space. That is another story. Well enough said and a wonderful day out in the yard today. I am going weeding and to cut the grass. Talk soon. Please e-mail me if you can on your response. I appreciate your thoughts and kindness. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have one great day.

Ann Carr I like to think of things we like to keep in a different light. I believe there are so much negative feelings associated with the way people think or act that emotionally cripples us from doing what we want. It makes us feel bad when we need time to process everything. I think there is a better way to feel about our belongings. I have to go to work now but I will explain in further detail later. Thank you for reading and sharing so many new and wonderful thoughts.

Ann Carr I have my good days and bad days. I do like to take pictures of things I have that I know longer need before I give them away. I can still have the memory and have more space. My habits change and so do my interests. Try a little at a time. Even just one item. After awhile it becomes easier because there is no pressure. Just think someone else can find a use for it and enjoy it just like you. I find if I spend time in any activity I don't want to spend more time in cleaning. I want to get it done and move ahead. Thank you so much for reading. Make it fun not a chore. There are many reasons why we collect things. For me it is one more time to hold onto a priceless moment. of time. Then we have to have new experiences to learn and grow. Thank you so much for reading and sharing. Life is filled with wonderful times and memories. All we have to do is tap into those memories and we can experience the beautiful state within seconds. Have a pleasant night.

Gypsy Rose Lee Keep doing what you can on your writing and watch it take off. Florida does get awful with humidity and I am glad it doesn't bother you. I prefer a little cooler. How is your new home? Have you found some nice places to eat ? Thank you for reading and sharing a little more of your progress and changes as they happen. Have a very nice night.

Linda Crampton When the weather turns nicer keep me informed. I had another day of rain. Made more progress but still far away from being done. I started the closet in the bathroom and it took me a lot longer than expected. Then I got tired and had to call it a day. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have a great day.

John Hansen I better that I cleaned. I didn't accomplish all I wanted to but I rather go slow than not at all. Sometimes you start off like gang busters and then you fizzle faster than a piece of bacon on a frying pan. I also keep records for longer than I should. I feel I might need them. So what I started to do is scan them with the printer and leave it on the computer. No paper clutter and still I have them if I ever need them. I get to use technology to my advantage. I keep a number of different virtual folders. Then I can better keep up with month to month expenses in a temporary paper folder. It is good to keep accurate records. I like to see my paper trail. It tells a lot about me as a person. What I find important and what I spend my hard earned money on. As time goes on we easily and quickly forget that. With no record only guessing and sometimes wrong opinions are formed. I probably go a little over board but it is still better than no records at all. Thank you for reading and sharing. Go slow and do a little and be happy with small steps. Before you know it there will be no more. If I cleaned out my box or boxes more often I would have no trouble or no reason to procrastinate. I dread it sometimes. An old opinion formed and hard to shake. Have a neater and more efficient day.

Shannon Henry My back is sore and my head is filled with mixed emotions. Time to stop for now. Not done yet. I didn't find anything to throw out yet but I did fix things neater and organized so much better. I came across my old work shoes and yard clothes. I forgot I had them. Books and things for a thousand uses. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have a beautiful night.