As I mentioned yesterday, sometimes this venture towards minimalism moves a little too slowly for me. I never claimed to be a patient person, just a realistic one. But I struggle with that. I get irritated that the mess just isn't gone already!
But, my calmer, sane, realistic side knows that this process is slow, especially for people like me who struggle with decision making. I am awful at making choices. For most people, more choices equals more freedom. For me, it's paralyzing at times! When faced with too many options, I overthink it and feel overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be a life altering decision, any old choice will do. Like ordering from a menu in a restaurant. Or deciding what to wear to a special occasion. These are not major decisions to most people, but they frighten me. Give me two or three options, tops, and I'm okay. Any more than that, forget it!
I think that's part of my struggle with becoming a minimalist. My rational side knows that it's okay to part with the wine glasses that never get used (we're not drinkers) or the toy superheros that my son doesn't even remember. But my not-so-stable side thinks, "but what if we NEED that?" Or "It was a gift. What if they get offended?"
I need to give myself an occasional reality check. Things are replaceable. People are not. Time is not. I'm losing time, time with people I love, because of the "stuff" that I have difficulty parting with.
So for today, I will try to part with a few things as we clean up around here. Then we are off to spend time together at our county fair.
That decision wasn't hard at all. :)
But, my calmer, sane, realistic side knows that this process is slow, especially for people like me who struggle with decision making. I am awful at making choices. For most people, more choices equals more freedom. For me, it's paralyzing at times! When faced with too many options, I overthink it and feel overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be a life altering decision, any old choice will do. Like ordering from a menu in a restaurant. Or deciding what to wear to a special occasion. These are not major decisions to most people, but they frighten me. Give me two or three options, tops, and I'm okay. Any more than that, forget it!
I think that's part of my struggle with becoming a minimalist. My rational side knows that it's okay to part with the wine glasses that never get used (we're not drinkers) or the toy superheros that my son doesn't even remember. But my not-so-stable side thinks, "but what if we NEED that?" Or "It was a gift. What if they get offended?"
I need to give myself an occasional reality check. Things are replaceable. People are not. Time is not. I'm losing time, time with people I love, because of the "stuff" that I have difficulty parting with.
So for today, I will try to part with a few things as we clean up around here. Then we are off to spend time together at our county fair.
That decision wasn't hard at all. :)
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