Seriously! What Should I Do?

There are a lot of things that I would like to do that I don't do...for a variety of reasons.

 

There are  foods that I would like to eat that I don't eat very often.

Can you hear me say, "Fried potatoes!!?"

 

Oh and don't even get me started on Dr. Pepper...I LOVE IT!!

 

I rarely drink it.

 

Popcorn! I love it!  I eat it!  Bless its heart!

 

I have gotten rid of things I like.

 

Across the years,  I've tried to simplify in a balanced sort of way.

 

There have been times that life has screeched me to a stand still and I've been stymied in my tracks.

I've been hindered.. and.not made much progress.

Always, in my heart I am trying to take a step forward, toward improvement.

 

I tell my kiddos, "Clutter is unhealthy...physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually."

We deal with clutter around here. 

We are a sensitive and emotional crew.

Of course, we feel sorry for the trash.

It might get its feelings hurt because we threw it away.

At least that is what my son said when he was but a wee lad.

Now I had never thought of it that way.

But of course I think of it now.

 

We still throw trash away.

I just thought you should know that.

Each person has their own definition of what they consider clutter.

 

I'm not just talkin' 'bout "stuff" clutter, but also "LIFE" clutter,

 

 the things that hold us back and hinder us from truly being successful.

 

I keep considering this stack of magazines.

What if they get their feelings hurt because they hear me say they are taking up prime real estate?

 

I mean come on. 

 

Seriously!

 

They are my favorite ones that I have collected across several years.

 

They go back to 1996, I think, maybe farther.

 

Possibly.

 

I've made friends through them.

 

Well, the friends I have made don't know that we are friends.

 

Oh, but we are!

 

Yes, we really are.

 

I "know" the editors, stylists and contributors.

 

We are on a first name basis I tell ya.

 

It's sick.

 

Do I need these magazines?

 

NO.

 

I take two or three on road trips.
Road trips rarely happen.

 

I grab a couple as I head out the door to read while I sit at a stop light or wait in line at the bank.

 

Do they bring me joy and relaxation?

 

YES.

 

There's nothing like following the styling antics of Sunday Hendrickson or Fifi O'neal.

 

Could I use this space that they occupy for something else more productive?

 

YES.

 

The fashion designs that I do for my clients requires all kinds of bits and bobbles, fabric, lace, thread, bobbins and needles.

 

It has to be organized or it slows me down and I waste time and money.

 

This magazine shelf is starting to look like prime real estate.

 

Do I let go of something else that I love (magazines)?

 

The bits and bobbles are used to serve my family.

 

The magazines don't serve my family.

 

They fulfill a need (or is it a want) in me.

 

Hhhmmm?

 

I wonder if Princess Catherine would want the 12 or 15 that I have of Princess Diana.

 

I mean the royal grandbaby will certainly need remembrances of the late Princess grandmum.

 

Yes, what an excellent idea.

 

Thanks for talking me into it.

 

I think I will see if I could have those shipped to her.

 

Priority of course!

 

Y'all have these conversations with yourselves too, don't you?

 

You are constantly letting go too, aren't you?

 

Yes, I know you are!

 

What a trivial thing to consider when there are life changing events happening all around.

 

If this decision is as bad as it gets, then that is pretty good.

 

Yep, that's a pretty good deal for a girl like me.

 

Right?

 

I think the magazines may be out the door soon.

 

Sob and sigh.

Start the gloom and sadness soundtrack.

 Good bye Romantic Country, Victoria, Tea Time, Southern Lady, Mary Englebreit's Home Companion, Romantic Homes, Cottages and Bungalows, Cottage, Flea Market Style...

 

Yikes!

 

I've gotta stop it.

 

Will I regret this?

 

Seriously! What should I do?

 

Rachel