Cary Telander Fortin

As I read this book (which I got from the library), I kept thinking about how much I agreed with/didn't agree with what I was reading. I discovered both new information and things I already knew about. They reference Marie Kondo (who doesn't know about The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up)? But this book goes beyond just sorting and eliminating the extras in your house. The authors promise "an opportunity for reflection and lasting change by getting to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff in the first place." (quoted from the book jacket). They also suggest design concepts as well as lifestyle-changing habits (buying food in bulk, purchasing only quality items, recycling - in other words, intentional living). I discovered that I am not ready to only have one framed photo in my house to represent my family (both current and extended). I am still having the "but I might need this someday" response when considering culling clothing, shoes, cooking utensils, linens, memorabilia, etc. from my closets and drawers. But this book has caused me to think about my purchasing and saving habits, and what I really need and what someone else can enjoy while it sits in a cupboard or box, which I consider a good first step for me.… (altro)