I retired five years ago. I moved from a farm in Virginia to a 41’ RV on the coast. My husband wasn’t ready, I went anyway. I had already waited 30 years. He visits me every few weeks, it’s like we’re on vacation. Another thing I needed after purging was solitude. I’ve had the luxury of being with myself for weeks at a time. I’ve grown from the experience.
I have been giving stuff away.. for years. I still have stuff. I totally understand the happiness of giving one’s belongings away to others in need. Downsizing to a smaller home has been wonderful. Now before I purchase something, I ask myself do I really need it or is it retail therapy? 😂 Thank you.. drinking my cup of coffee ☕️💕🦋
Absolutely true. We have purged and downsized into a motorhome at the beach. We have more to let go of and are excited to do so! Freeing up your life in so many ways when you let go of material things that no longer serve you! ( as well as certain beliefs and mindsets!)
John, I am so thankful for your videos that I'm using as guides for my life. You're helping me declutter and act in love and kindness when people are petty and vindictive towards me for thinking of myself and family. Thank you for your channel. I hope to have a session with you one day.
My mother had her good dishes, her silver cutlery, a silver tea and coffee set.... they all sat in a cabinet she called a showcase. I understood her need being born in the 20s, the depression, the WW2, her poor background. I guess it filled some inner needs having that rubbish.
Feels good to purge, for sure!! Purging helps me to create more space, both inside and out. Less material stuff to clean and take care of, and more inner space to expand my vision, expand my perspectives and expand my love and joy. More of the good stuff!!! 💕
Spirituality :) a moment came when I touched upon the reality that I'm an eternal Soul and I will be ME for ever and honestly , in that brief moment of Truth I was gut crushingly disappointment I would only be ME for ever ( as if I could be anyone but me ) anyhoo while I was thinking this, a voice in my head said " It's either This or You don't exist " And immediately after hearing that voice I was Totally OK with being ME for ever.
Thank you! I purge every 3-4 months, my daughter is a director at a homeless shelter and she tells me all the time how grateful the people are for the donations. They don’t sell it they give it away to help people. Love 💕 your work
Back at the end of 14, I purged a 1300 sq ft house and fit what I could into my car at the time (PT Cruiser) and drove 1500 miles to live somewhere new! I have been living minimalist ever since. ❤❤❤
Great advice, John! My wife and I have been occasionally setting out a "free table"--we still have so much stuff!--it feels gratifying to see that table empty at the end of the day, and that includes some new stuff we've just never used--Thanks for the encouragement; I shall organize more "free tables" (haven't checked for local-ish homeless shelters; maybe up in Lorain or Elyria...)
You are absolutely right. I'm hanging on to stuff from the past. It hurts when I look at it because it is a constant reminder of what I had and what I lost. Time to purge. Thank you John. I appreciate this push in the right direction.
I've been downsizing for quite a while. Sometimes I have to sit with things until it feels right to let it go. I'm going to keep what I need rather than double and triple backups!
I downsized quite a while ago. I moved from the main population zones in Australia, they're on the coast and hinterland, to the Arid Zone in the center of my country to a town of 25 k people. The town is about 1000 miles from the capital city of this Territory. I have a townhouse, two bedrooms, a small yard with the right amount of garden. I have purged my possessions not to make my life simpler but to achieve peace. I felt burdened by possessions, it was like having a heavy weight on my chest that I couldn't breathe. I am not into photographs, I have very few, I mean how many times in antique stores do you see photographs of Victorian age men seated with their wives standing besides them. Those photos aren't in someone's home but in some shop.
What a great channel. Your words have resonated with me. Lost my parents in 2021 which has hit me hard. I dwell so much on the past. Can't seem to move forward. I must try and heed your words. Subbed❤🏴
I downsized, but not on purpose. My home and 5 generations of collectibles burned to the ground. It was so heartbreaking. Nothing to pass on to my kids now. No insurance, no help from anyone. Too old to start over.
I retired five years ago. I moved from a farm in Virginia to a 41’ RV on the coast. My husband wasn’t ready, I went anyway. I had already waited 30 years. He visits me every few weeks, it’s like we’re on vacation.
Another thing I needed after purging was solitude. I’ve had the luxury of being with myself for weeks at a time. I’ve grown from the experience.
We simplified 10 years ago and regret nothing. It's freedom.
Thank you so much for posting this video! It's come at a great time for me. Thank you for all you do!
I have been giving stuff away.. for years. I still have stuff. I totally understand the happiness of giving one’s belongings away to others in need. Downsizing to a smaller home has been wonderful. Now before I purchase something, I ask myself do I really need it or is it retail therapy? 😂 Thank you.. drinking my cup of coffee ☕️💕🦋
Downsizing, Downsizing, Downsizing! It's so freeing!
Absolutely true. We have purged and downsized into a motorhome at the beach. We have more to let go of and are excited to do so! Freeing up your life in so many ways when you let go of material things that no longer serve you! ( as well as certain beliefs and mindsets!)
John, I am so thankful for your videos that I'm using as guides for my life. You're helping me declutter and act in love and kindness when people are petty and vindictive towards me for thinking of myself and family. Thank you for your channel. I hope to have a session with you one day.
If you have things stored as "the good dishes" enjoy them now. My kids have dishes.
My mother had her good dishes, her silver cutlery, a silver tea and coffee set.... they all sat in a cabinet she called a showcase. I understood her need being born in the 20s, the depression, the WW2, her poor background. I guess it filled some inner needs having that rubbish.
Feels good to purge, for sure!! Purging helps me to create more space, both inside and out. Less material stuff to clean and take care of, and more inner space to expand my vision, expand my perspectives and expand my love and joy. More of the good stuff!!! 💕
Morning John ☀️ I agree 💯 I’m also purging “stuff” I’m pretty sure many of us are. It’s fun !!
Thanks again for your kind and meaningful words.
Spirituality :)
a moment came when I touched upon the reality that I'm an eternal Soul and I will be ME for ever
and honestly , in that brief moment of Truth I was gut crushingly disappointment I would only be ME for ever ( as if I could be anyone but me )
anyhoo while I was thinking this, a voice in my head said " It's either This or You don't exist " And immediately after hearing that voice I was
Totally OK with being ME for ever.
Thank you for sharing❣️💜💫
Thank you! I purge every 3-4 months, my daughter is a director at a homeless shelter and she tells me all the time how grateful the people are for the donations. They don’t sell it they give it away to help people. Love 💕 your work
Back at the end of 14, I purged a 1300 sq ft house and fit what I could into my car at the time (PT Cruiser) and drove 1500 miles to live somewhere new! I have been living minimalist ever since. ❤❤❤
So very true. Love from the Netherlands.
Great advice, John! My wife and I have been occasionally setting out a "free table"--we still have so much stuff!--it feels gratifying to see that table empty at the end of the day, and that includes some new stuff we've just never used--Thanks for the encouragement; I shall organize more "free tables" (haven't checked for local-ish homeless shelters; maybe up in Lorain or Elyria...)
Yep❤❤❤
You are absolutely right. I'm hanging on to stuff from the past. It hurts when I look at it because it is a constant reminder of what I had and what I lost. Time to purge. Thank you John. I appreciate this push in the right direction.
I've been downsizing for quite a while. Sometimes I have to sit with things until it feels right to let it go. I'm going to keep what I need rather than double and triple backups!
Thank you
Guan Valdez lol as I sit here at 8:31 still sipping my coffee . Yummmm
I swear by this. It’s so very liberating. ❤
Yes !
John why are we on earth ❤
To experience our separation from Love so we can come to know Love more fully
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My husband tends to hording and I'm a minimalist. Makes things interesting. 🤷♀️
I downsized quite a while ago. I moved from the main population zones in Australia, they're on the coast and hinterland, to the Arid Zone in the center of my country to a town of 25 k people. The town is about 1000 miles from the capital city of this Territory. I have a townhouse, two bedrooms, a small yard with the right amount of garden. I have purged my possessions not to make my life simpler but to achieve peace. I felt burdened by possessions, it was like having a heavy weight on my chest that I couldn't breathe. I am not into photographs, I have very few, I mean how many times in antique stores do you see photographs of Victorian age men seated with their wives standing besides them. Those photos aren't in someone's home but in some shop.
COFFEE!!! Mmm, it touches the soul! lol Moving back to the beach where you grew up? I'm there often and would love to meet you someday.
What a great channel. Your words have resonated with me. Lost my parents in 2021 which has hit me hard. I dwell so much on the past. Can't seem to move forward. I must try and heed your words. Subbed❤🏴
Be gentle and patient with yourself. You're going through the grieving process. It takes time. You will get there 🤎
I downsized, but not on purpose. My home and 5 generations of collectibles burned to the ground. It was so heartbreaking. Nothing to pass on to my kids now. No insurance, no help from anyone. Too old to start over.
Pass the most important thing to them: Love. It is what they most cherish.
@@johnofnew I will and do. Ty!
Nothing feels better than putting junk In a trash bag😂