When we buy things or keep things, we often have reasons why.
“I might need it”
“But it’s part of my history”
“I need to finish it first”
“I’ll feel guilty”
“It’s still usable”
“These things always come in handy”
ALL of those rationales could be re-written as “My life will be better if I keep it”, couldn’t they? You’d be prepared, or have memories, or have knowledge awaiting you, or you won’t feel guilt. You’ll be better off than if you discarded it, right? I mean, that’s why you’re keeping it, really, isn’t it?
Next time you catch yourself making an excuse to keep something, tell it how it is. Say how you think it will make your life better. Then question that. Will it REALLY? Or just potentially? Or just in the short term?
What about your goal of living a life that is more intentional, mindful, simple and meaningful? Will living like that make your life better?
So which will you go with?
Keeping: “My life will be better if I keep it”
OR
Discarding: “My life will be better if I don’t keep it”.
It’s up to you to choose, so choose well.
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