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mammasboys · **Posted: 14-01-2009 , 07:49 PM** #11

When clearing stuff out I always try to think of stuff as a commodity and whether the space left by its removal is a more valuable commodity. Inevitably the space is more valuable. Even if you do pass stuff on, I have found that if you really need something, it will eventually make itself available to you again. This attitude really helps prioritise your immediate needs.
Over the years, people seem to have become very dependent on possessions, viewing them as a measure of themselves and not just things to enhance their lives.
I am always impressed by the creativity demonstrated by other JTers and the satisfaction they must feel when transforming and re-using unwanted items into something wonderful, really must enhance their lives, and their surroundings!
PS I'm lucky, my hubby is a hoarder, but we have a big shed!

	Posted: 14-01-2009 , 07:49 PM #11
mammasboys Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 114	To hoard or not to hoard When clearing stuff out I always try to think of stuff as a commodity and whether the space left by its removal is a more valuable commodity. Inevitably the space is more valuable. Even if you do pass stuff on, I have found that if you really need something, it will eventually make itself available to you again. This attitude really helps prioritise your immediate needs. Over the years, people seem to have become very dependent on possessions, viewing them as a measure of themselves and not just things to enhance their lives. I am always impressed by the creativity demonstrated by other JTers and the satisfaction they must feel when transforming and re-using unwanted items into something wonderful, really must enhance their lives, and their surroundings! PS I'm lucky, my hubby is a hoarder, but we have a big shed!