letting go and having less

First, a delightful thing: I had no idea I had comments on my blog. I was noodling around, trying to figure out how to link to friends' blogs (forgive me, fellow bloggers) and I discovered comments. How fun! Thanks to PW, Mr. and the Alster for commenting on my posts. Who knew?

My post today (since I now know I have actual readers) is about the painful topic of loss. In my case, it is about loss of possessions, and, um, my relationships with my family, which at the tender age of 38 I have finally come to realize are not ever going to change. So they are what they are and that's all they'll ever be. Oh well!

There's good news. The world is full of wonderful people who will tickle your funny bone (and maybe your bippy) if you give them half a chance. This blog entry is dedicated to all the wonderful people I am not related to, and one that I am, just a little bit.

Now, back to the stuff. What is it about trips that makes one have to get new stuff? In my case, it's a suitcase. Some shoes. 3 handbags -- hey I got a computer bag that looks like a purse -- cool! New flip-slops, a pair of flats. Silk shoes (it's a trip, after all). I would stop but I have coupons. So there's a chance of a new Timbutk2 bag, which actually would be great because mine is 14 years old and looks it. A baby could drool on it and no one would know the difference. So maybe there's some merit to keeping old things.

There is a time to move on, however. Like people, the world is full of wonderful things. You shouldn't keep your old things just because their yours, just because they're what you used to. You should try new things. You should throw away what's worn out, what no longer serves you. Or better yet, live without it and see how need feels. Or barter!

But back to the people. More to come!
Greg's website
Mark's blog
Al's blog
Alex's blog
Janice's site