As I journey down the path of living simply, I went for a third round of decluttering in my kitchen. From the cabinets I pulled out two sets of mixing bowls, two glass water pitchers, extra cutlery, coffee mugs, bowls, glasses, baking dishes and the list goes on. What strikes me now is why did I ever think I needed some of these items, much less two sets of some of them?
Of course advertising lures you in; they're constantly telling you must have this or that (and it will make your life happier!). Then there's the fantasy self we create (see Miss Minimalist) thinking we'll have these fabulous dinner and cocktail parties. I had napkin ring holders and margarita glasses collecting copious amounts of dust until today. I remember before I started all this that at one time I thought I needed a bigger kitchen. That if only I had one of those dream kitchens on HGTV with the Viking range and Sub-Zero fridge, then I could really express my true culinary self! What a relief I didn't have the means to buy one of those kitchens. All the money would have been spent on something that wouldn't change how I feel about myself and what I really value.
I look forward to having less stuff, less clutter and to more savings and more peace of mind.
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