Comments on: autumn’s story http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/12/autumns-story/ Own less. Live more. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:38:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Heather http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/12/autumns-story/comment-page-1/#comment-16127 Heather Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=1908#comment-16127 Autumn, first, I am sorry for the loss of your family members. Second, I had the same thing happen. My grandparents house was packed to the tip top eaves and under the foundation...not joking here. Many things were literally rotting in their respective spots and we found NOTHING of value to even donate. 4 huge dumpsters later, it was all gone. It was sad to see all the wasted clothing, food, decore, bath items, rusted tools...that now had no value because they were hoarded and not taken care of or used. Lesson learned. I came home and purged, purged, purged. Autumn, first, I am sorry for the loss of your family members. Second, I had the same thing happen. My grandparents house was packed to the tip top eaves and under the foundation…not joking here. Many things were literally rotting in their respective spots and we found NOTHING of value to even donate. 4 huge dumpsters later, it was all gone. It was sad to see all the wasted clothing, food, decore, bath items, rusted tools…that now had no value because they were hoarded and not taken care of or used. Lesson learned. I came home and purged, purged, purged.

]]> By: Willow http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/12/autumns-story/comment-page-1/#comment-15210 Willow Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:33:51 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=1908#comment-15210 Autumn, I enjoyed reading your story. I, too, have cleaned out people's homes and vowed I'd not leave that legacy to my children. I read Don Aslett's books and also Messies Anoymous by Sandra Felton. It was great to read a story about someone who has been in the simple living/minimalism/decluttering mode for the long haul of many years. Thanks! And thanks to becomingminimalist for posting it. Autumn, I enjoyed reading your story. I, too, have cleaned out people’s homes and vowed I’d not leave that legacy to my children. I read Don Aslett’s books and also Messies Anoymous by Sandra Felton. It was great to read a story about someone who has been in the simple living/minimalism/decluttering mode for the long haul of many years. Thanks! And thanks to becomingminimalist for posting it.

]]> By: TM http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/12/autumns-story/comment-page-1/#comment-15208 TM Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:27:50 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=1908#comment-15208 She said=="It is funny, if you have a closet stuffed then clean it out, you can feel the difference. Even with the door shut, you can feel empty space, it is a good feeling." I agree 100%. I even sleep better when my bedroom is uncluttered. She said==”It is funny, if you have a closet stuffed then clean it out, you can feel the difference. Even with the door shut, you can feel empty space, it is a good feeling.”

I agree 100%. I even sleep better when my bedroom is uncluttered.

]]> By: Theresa http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/02/12/autumns-story/comment-page-1/#comment-15204 Theresa Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:21:44 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=1908#comment-15204 Autumn, thanks for sharing your story. My sympathy on the loss of your loved ones. My husband and I read (and laughed through) Don Aslett's declutering books years ago. I have re-read them several times, always followed with a period of purging my home. With the loss of family/friends in the last few years, I also have "determined to never leave someone with the job of cleaning up my mess." Encouraging to know there's someone else who is like-minded. The feel of empty spaces? It's awesome! Autumn, thanks for sharing your story. My sympathy on the loss of your loved ones. My husband and I read (and laughed through) Don Aslett’s declutering books years ago. I have re-read them several times, always followed with a period of purging my home. With the loss of family/friends in the last few years, I also have “determined to never leave someone with the job of cleaning up my mess.” Encouraging to know there’s someone else who is like-minded. The feel of empty spaces? It’s awesome!

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