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Post by creativechaos on Sept 3, 2012 23:53:11 GMT -5
bump;
because everyone should have an opportunity to read this thread. thank you all, especially you, blossoming. i love this thread. it was good to re-read it and to re-commit to self care in this way.
luv, cc
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Post by ClutterBlind on Oct 26, 2012 20:04:13 GMT -5
Here is an another kind of artist who creates "temporary art." She paints wonderful, whimsical designs on pumpkins! I think it's good see other people's perspectives on using or making stuff that they know they WILL throw away later. That things don't have to last forever.  She says: "For those who have asked if its sad to throw them out when the time comes- the answer is no. I actually love creating art/craft that is temporary. There is something quite beautiful to me about a creative project that have a shelf life!"  Link: alisaburke.blogspot.com/2012/10/beach-pumpkins.html# My favorite are #2: the flower painted pumpkins.  alisaburke.blogspot.com/2012/09/finger-painted-pumpkins.html |
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Post by ClutterBlind on Feb 4, 2013 14:39:40 GMT -5
More inspiration to USE the beautiful things you have:  |
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Post by ClutterBlind on May 20, 2013 16:55:38 GMT -5
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Post by dayeanu on Jun 30, 2015 23:19:59 GMT -5
I'm bumping this thread because it's a really good one to re-read from time to time.
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Post by megsb on Aug 13, 2015 22:51:20 GMT -5
This is a beautiful way of thinking about the things we do each day.
Doing it is a blessing to us, and to anyone who lives with us, or visits. Thanks for your wisdom, many moons ago! messymimi 
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Post by bojangles on Sept 3, 2015 16:34:53 GMT -5
Do you all have a set of suggestions or principles you use, like they do in AA, to guide you as you recover or work on messy/hoarding issues? IOW, are there tried and true principles that you've found helpful in this regard?
Like a spouse/family of an alcoholic, the devastation from this "disorder" strikes not just the person with the "illness" but his/her loved ones as well. Are "interventions" ever conducted? I have lived for decades with what to me is overwhelming messiness, hording, and filth. I deeply love the person who struggles with this. I'll call this person, "Sandy". Sandy is presently working on this matter and has been doing so now for years. The living environment remains basically the same. I hate to make suggestions to Sandy and Sandy hates anything I might say about the problem. I do complement Sandy for everything I am made aware of or that I notice that shows Sandy is trying. I am grateful for those efforts. Let me emphasize: Sandy is one of the most talented, brilliant, and wonderful people on earth!
I can't help Sandy because Sandy won't let me box things up to put aside to go through them later and if I ask what goes where, Sandy gets upset. That's just one small example. The stress/discomfort/hell I experience from this living environment is painful and debilitating/depressing/crushing. As the family members of an alcoholic suffer along with the drinker, I think family members suffer through the weight of the disruption from this problem. I know I and the rest of the family do.
HELP!
Thanks
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Post by mynicehome on Sept 4, 2015 0:35:34 GMT -5
Hi bojangles. Welcome to the forum. My advice to you is to start a new thread in the Private section under Bi-ways. It's very easy to do. There are many threads here you would find some help from and many members will offer you their own experiences and what worked or did not. Or you could consider starting your own blog and create that thread under Private Blogs in the Private section. Of course you are also free to post in General, but please remember it is open to the public and most posters here protect their anonymity.
I can hear the suffering in your post, Bo, so I hope you do create the thread and help yourself to vent and question. |
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