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Post by Serendipity on Feb 27, 2018 3:37:43 GMT -5
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Post by notanotherdecade on Feb 27, 2018 15:38:48 GMT -5
6) in case of being run over by a bus, and people seeing the mess.
7) being able to find stuff that got put down five minutes ago.
8) not having to hop skip and jump between rooms.
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Post by danny15 on Feb 27, 2018 15:52:50 GMT -5
9) easy to spot the kitty vomit
10) tax stuff easy to find
11) window shades and shutters can stay open
12) I can get to the windows to open shades and shutters
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Post by Di on Feb 27, 2018 16:10:19 GMT -5
13). To achieve something approximating sanity.
14). Safety; nothing to fall over and nothing to fall on you.
15) Health; mold, dust, dirt, insect debris, pet accidents, etc. all negatively impact our physical health. Then there are the mental health issues; depression, shame, fear, isolation, etc.
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Post by Yvette on Feb 28, 2018 3:18:37 GMT -5
16) Easier to keep up with cleaning routines
17) Feeling proud of yourself
18) To have more actual free time, because you don't spend it on feeling guilty
19) To have less goals in life (I feel every thing is an unfulfilled goal), and having more time for the goals you keep
20) Easier to move house
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Post by Serendipity on Feb 28, 2018 4:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by saffron on Mar 1, 2018 23:42:45 GMT -5
(21) to be able to invite family and friends in, and not be embarrassed/ashamed.
(22) to have free time to pursue hobbies w/o feeling guilty about the mess.
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Post by creativechaos on Mar 2, 2018 23:14:16 GMT -5
ooh, i love them all! to be able to have repair people in and get ancient non-working or poorly working large appliances replaced because there may be enough room to get them out/in and down the stairs! to not have trip hazards, and to do arts and crafts without guilt because the place is clean and not piled. 23) to calmly face inspections, and /or "the dreaded knock" with confidence that i won't: a) die of shame and embarrassment b) be evicted 24) to save lots of money not buying duplicate stuff i already have, because i will KNOW what i have and everything will be in its "home" where it goes. (BIG fantasy thinking here!  ) 25) to use all that money i saved, travel a place i've always wanted to go, or to see my family 3000 miles away, and not die of embarrassment at having to ask someone to stay here or look after my cat. (see 24)  |
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Post by papermoon on Mar 3, 2018 0:52:51 GMT -5
26) to walk around barefoot without your feet getting dirty or sticking to the floor
27) to never again have to say "sorry about the mess"
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Post by notanotherdecade on Mar 3, 2018 1:32:59 GMT -5
28) to not have to move stuff over before turning the heater up, in case it combusts.
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Post by Unswamping on Mar 3, 2018 19:47:59 GMT -5
29) in event of a power outage or other emergency, being about to walk around the house in the dark safely and find the things you need like flashlights, batteries, candles, extra warm clothes and blankets.
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Post by papermoon on Mar 3, 2018 20:05:08 GMT -5
30) in event of a fire, being able to find and reach your hiding pets, and get them out to safety.
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Post by emeraldine on Mar 5, 2018 17:30:25 GMT -5
30) in event of a fire, being able to find and reach your hiding pets, and get them out to safety. This one is so important in Australia, where bushfire can engulf a home very quickly. 31) So that I can use my pantry for FOOD, not as a safe haven for moths and spiders. Last month's pantry purge has saved me so much money, now that I can clearly see what I have and what I need. My DD has been super-organised in the morning now that she can prepare her lunch box easily. And the compost worms are loving the discarded, no-longer-edible food. it's so good to have this list for quick reference! Thanks for starting it, Serendipity. |
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Post by Serendipity on Mar 17, 2018 16:54:39 GMT -5
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Post by megsb on Mar 17, 2018 17:33:37 GMT -5
All of the above!!!  Thanks Serendipity and everyone who have contributed to this thought provoking, powerful and wise thread. |
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