This year I donated most of my belongings. Granted. one of the situations I didn't have much of a choice. I donated them to The ARC because I like the mission of that organization. Before I moved, though. I got rid of so much clutter, things I no longer used or needed. I now own very little. But it makes me happy that I could make a difference for other people. I owned a lot of designer items that I'm sure some individuals out there are enjoying and that makes me happy.

For myself, my life is a lot more simple with less clutter and belongings. People might call me poor, and they would be right. But I have what I really love and what matters to me most, I was able to keep. Once I am back on my feet, I hope to rebuild of course. But I am still in a recovery period so rebuilding isn't my objective at this time. I'm not as much of a materialistic person as I used to be. I think it's important to learn to be grateful while having very little because you can gain a lot of things and have no gratitude or true appreciation for what you have. As someone who has lost almost everything I owned, this was a big lesson for me. My level of appreciation is in a different place.

I am VERY understanding of your desire for organization. I am like that too! I hate disorganized spaces and clutter now. I like my environment to be clean and neat. It helps with the stress levels.