Comments on: What Feng Shui Has to Say About Clutter

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:34:35 +0000

I love the definition of clutter as – anything we don’t use or love! It’s so clear & simple…

I’ve been on a decluttering path for years now. Made huge progress, but I’m not where I want to be yet. Since I don’t live alone I’m subject to others’ notions of what THEY love or need (or think they need – LOL!).

Anyway, that definition resonates with me and inspires me to get rid of more to simplify my life. I love looking at clear, open spaces… And I HATE moving things to clean around them, but I like things clean.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:30:48 +0000

Hi Reese,

I’ve been digging through your blog (it’ll take awhile to get through everything), and it’s pretty inspiring to read. Hoarding is a huge challenge to move past, and it’s definitely not the same as basic clutter. Best wishes and lots of support as you move forward in your life.

By: reese

reese — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:45:11 +0000

I just found this post, thank you.

After 10 years, I finally cleared out everything. You see, I’m a compulsive hoarder. For the month of June, I blogged every day about clearing, decluttering and all the emotions that went with it. Well, that still go along with it.

I wish my problem was the clutter you describe – that’d be easy to deal with!

~ Reese

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:47:32 +0000

Deb,

Exactly! You said it perfectly: “the more clutter around me, the more my brain has to keep mental tabs on.” And I know what you mean about the taunting. The piles of clean laundry that aren’t put away love to smirk at me.

By: --Deb

--Deb — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:30:32 +0000

I always think of clutter as a mental drain–the more clutter around me, the more my brain has to keep mental tabs on–that pile of things over there, and the pile over here, not to mention the one right in front of me. When things are sorted and filed and put away, my brain can relax, but when they’re sitting in front of me (or near me)? They’re taunting and distracting and stressful!