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Post by threeg on Apr 13, 2010 12:12:56 GMT -5
Since being diagnosed myself with stage 4 cancer, I have realised so many things.
1. Stuff, even family memorabilia, is NOT important AT ALL!
It will not mean as much to anyone else after we are gone. It may all be sold, tossed, or discarded.
2. SO..... sell or discard it now and step one giant step out of Squalor.
Stuff won't save your life, make you well, or even make you happy when you're sad.
It clogs the arteries of your soul, dragging you down with it as it expands.
I'd rather lose all I own and have my fiancee and my health back.
3g
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Post by prism on Apr 13, 2010 12:18:17 GMT -5
Oh, Threeg, huge  I am so sorry about what is happening to you. Everything you said "rings true" deep down. Thank you for posting this. You helped me today. A lot. I wish your clarity had not come at such a cost. much love, Prism |
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Post by puppybox on Apr 13, 2010 12:37:42 GMT -5
Wow.
So very very unfair.
You are right, even family memorabilia is just stuff.
love to you,
Puppy
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Post by disorganizeddragon on Apr 13, 2010 12:45:48 GMT -5
Threeg I don't know what to say. I wish with all my heart and soul you were not going thru this. I and the kitties are sending you all the good vibes and prayers of strength and courage that we can muster.   And you are completely right: How important is all this stuff in the scheme of things? It should give us all a much-needed new perspective. But as Prism said, I wish it had not come at such a high price to you.  Lots of love to you. . . DD
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Post by shopgirl on Apr 13, 2010 12:46:28 GMT -5
I'm so, so sorry to hear of your serious health condition. Many hugs and best wishes to you. You are very much in my prayers.
Your post about stuff not being important should be kept in the heart of all of us. Your perspective is incredibly meaningful.
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Post by Script on Apr 13, 2010 13:49:38 GMT -5
Dear 3G: your post touched me deeply. I hope you don't mind: but I shared your story with my family, some of whom have been tortured in relationships that were burdened with 'too much stuff'. prayers for you and luv from script  |
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Post by Chris on Apr 13, 2010 15:00:58 GMT -5
I am so sorry you are having to deal with cancer.
Your perspective made me STOP and really think about what is important.
I wish you well being and peace and thank you for sharing here.
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Post by threeg on Apr 13, 2010 15:13:04 GMT -5
Thanks to you all. Script, I don't mind that you shared my story.
If it helps one person to put life in perspective and get rid of stuff, it will make me feel good.
As someone said, We are not our stuff. I will add this; We own stuff, stuff doesn't (or shouldn't,) own us. 3g
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Post by ponygirl on Apr 13, 2010 15:13:18 GMT -5
Since being diagnosed myself with stage 4 cancer, I have realised so many things. 1. Stuff, even family memorabilia, is NOT important AT ALL! It will not mean as much to anyone else after we are gone. It may all be sold, tossed, or discarded. 2. SO..... sell or discard it now and step one giant step out of Squalor. Stuff won't save your life, make you well, or even make you happy when you're sad. It clogs the arteries of your soul, dragging you down with it as it expands. I'd rather lose all I own and have my fiancee and my health back. 3g
My heart aches for you.
I am sending you wishes for the deepest blessings, prayers for healing, and good vibes to come your way.
You are absolutely correct about all. My Mom was just beginning to face her clutter/possessions/stuff when she became ill this time last year. She didn't get very far in the process before she became too ill to do any of that, physically (or mentally).
For those of you who can, please do it now.
Love to you, 3G. My thoughts are with you today.
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Post by Butterfly on Apr 13, 2010 16:54:49 GMT -5
I am very, very sorry to hear of your diagnosis.
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Post by success19 on Apr 13, 2010 17:11:24 GMT -5
Hugs to you.
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Post by moonglow on Apr 13, 2010 17:29:08 GMT -5
3g - you are so right. Thank you for reminding us. I feel so burdened by my stuff and want to clear it to make room for the things that really do matter. I am sending you healing vibes and courage, hope, love, peace, strength, whatever else you need to get you through this. |
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Post by pegasus48 on Apr 13, 2010 17:45:24 GMT -5
Dear threeg, Sending you hugs and prayers. |
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Apr 13, 2010 17:57:51 GMT -5
-   oh, 3G, I have no words. Much much love to you - |
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Post by messymimi on Apr 13, 2010 18:08:08 GMT -5
Thank you. I needed to hear that.
messymimi
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