Get rid of it!!!

We have made our lists ... so now on to the next step ... getting rid of what we don't need or want to take with us. That's really not hard for me. Stuff is just that ... stuff! If we need it, we'll pack it up & take it with us (as long as it's not more expensive to haul than it would be to replace). We have 4 categories:

• Take with
• Give away
• Sell
• TRASH!!!

If I haven't used it in a while, it goes in one of the lower 3 categories. If I haven't used it but it's needed on our homestead, chances are we'll take it. I really look good to thinning out our stuff. Too much of anything causes chaos, stress & clutter ... not to mention bickering between the children.

Below is a repost from my Recording Artist blog. I'm sharing it because I think the part about gifts applies to every one. You have gifts ... and when you use them, you create more gifts ... for you and the recipients.

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Wow ... the life of a songwriter can sure get crazy. It's so hard for me to put my pen down some times. It seems that lately, every where I look I find inspiration for one song or another. I have had sessions where the wave of creativity seems never ending ... but this time it's amazing, even to me. I guess that's what happens when you stir up the gifts God has given you. Speaking of gifts ... check out what I won by going to HOPE INK . The artist held a contest so I entered my name & commented on which print was my favorite. What a blessing it was to find out I won!!! The print is hanging right over my desk now, to remind me to use & be thankful for the gifts God gave me.

Check out this ARTICLE about me. I think it gives you a deeper look as to who I am and what as well as who inspires me. The author, Jan Hoadley has some other great articles too ... some of which may be an interest to you.