Stuff, stuff, stuff.
I’ve been doing my Spring cleaning (as
I always do between Imbolc and Ostara), organizing the closets and drawers, and
I am awestruck by the sheer amount of stuff that can pile up. I’m not even a clutter
bug; I try to keep things fairly minimal. Still, with myself, a husband, 3 kids
and a dog, the stuff just keeps piling up. Everyone has hobbies, interests.
Everyone finds bargains and lugs stuff home. Birthdays, holidays, they come and
go, and always bring more stuff into our lives.
I think Wiccans are especially guilty of this— (sheepishly raising hand) I know I am. We do love our stuff, don’t we? We’re very ritualistic. We’re ever-collecting tools, herbs, images, figures, altar clothes, little trinkets, jewelry, etc.—much of which we don’t need, but can’t resist, because we're drawn to the beauty, the power, the meaning of these things.
I’ve talked about de-cluttering your space on this blog
before, but what good does that do us when stuff just keeps pouring in? If you
looked at your checking card statement, would you find multiple daily
deductions for stuff? Approximately what percentage of it did you actually
need?
My advice for you: go on a ‘stuff’ fast for 30 days.
You’ve heard of a food fast; in a ‘stuff’ fast you abstain
from buying anything unnecessary. “Unnecessary” being the key word here—no one
is suggesting you go a month without tampons or your blood pressure medication.
But let’s face it— a lot of us buy stuff that is totally unnecessary on a
regular basis.
Going on a stuff fast is a great way to teach us to start
thinking about what we want vs. what we need. It helps us become more aware of
our habits, thus putting us in a better position to take control of our
impulses. It’s an exercise in mindfulness and will power.
Plus, your checkbook will thank you for it.
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