Sorting belongings and deciding to keep, donate, sell, upcycle or toss items can be simple. Until it’s not.
Through the years, I’ve worked with clients and participated in the process of clearing stuff from homes and spaces. I’ve watched them work and proceed smoothly. And then stop. Their faces changed, and they’d either sit down, walk away or simply stare at something.
It could be anything: a gravy boat or a pet’s toy. An old book or a candlestick.
We keep stuff for a variety of reasons. As we try to sort through our belongings and figure out why we have so much stuff and why we can’t get rid of anything, we get frustrated. Understanding ourselves and the events of our lives can simplify the process.