Useless Junk: How to Have a More Spiritual Material Life

Thank you for this topic JG Lydia. Really helpful advice.

This aspect of life is easy to overlook and affects the mind a lot more than one may be aware of.

I'll be doing this in the next few weeks.

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There are ppl that have a hard time letting go of stuff.
For some it might be books, for others its the stuff the children played with but no longer do.

I haven't had much space to place things and it becomes cluttered easily. Sometimes I don't know where to put something for months and it just sits out on my desk. Super annoying.

Last night I found a bug infestation in my tea cabinet. I had one previously, 2 years ago, but I didn't throw out all packaging thinking itd be fine for just this one to stay a bit longer. I haven't used it since. And of course 2 years later it caused a new infestation. I threw it out and moved all teabags that were still in boxes into glass jars.
I should have done that in the first place. Store all your dried goods in airtight bins or jars.
Also for tea. Don't leave it in the plastic or paper packaging that you bought it in.

Do you have any tips for those that find it hard to let go of stuff?

This information is great Lydia... Thank you

Am always amazed on how women facisnate us men, coz if it was us men, trust me the house would have been a great mess, probably destroyed

Jokes aside, Thank you for the info, what you have said is true

This goes for life, too. Everybody's life is "full" in a sense. We all have the same amount of time in our days. So, how can people get 100 or even 10,000 times greater results than us?

It's about getting rid of the 90% of the stuff you do that provides no value in your life and filling it with productivity.

Be firm with yourself. Go over the points again, and realize that many things are unnecessary and you'd be better off without. Focus on goals in life, not useless objects.

This is a good point, filling a void within oneself. People in this instance should find a fulfilling hobby, goal, or companionship instead.

This goes for life, too. Everybody's life is "full" in a sense. We all have the same amount of time in our days. So, how can people get 100 or even 10,000 times greater results than us?

It's about getting rid of the 90% of the stuff you do that provides no value in your life and filling it with productivity.

Very true! Same with friends, get rid of the toxic ones and have more time for meaningful friendships, or working on goals.

After reading this post ,I went and threw out all of the useless trinkets my wife had bought with my credit card. Now she's banned from using the Credit Card ,period. 😤

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Be firm with yourself. Go over the points again, and realize that many things are unnecessary and you'd be better off without. Focus on goals in life, not useless objects.

I noticed when meditating sometimes I seem to have lost all desire and wants in life that I usually have.
I am not sure if that has to do with stilling the mind or that I simply remove the source of said desires aka things I see irl.

Growing up it was hard to throw anything out. My grandmother told me that her father kept everything, "just in case". But I don't even have a proper storage here.
At home its also been difficult to throw things out just because there was no space. I was stuck with a doll house living underneath my desk for ages. I think it finally moved from there when I was 15-16 years old.
My parents didnt want to throw things out. And I can understand that things you paid quite a bit for like a childrens carriage or a toy horse swing, that you wouldn't throw those out. But every room was used like a room, basicly. So.. It was messy and cluttered everywhere.

Ive never really had an example of cleaning up properly.

Ive never really had an example of cleaning up properly.

You can practice uncluttering your personal spaces by taking everything that you do not need on a daily and weekly basis and putting such objects temporarily away in another space and then seeing how the result impacts you. The next step would be to organize in full based on Lydia's post.

You might want to look into renting small storage space and or buying new or used furniture that has storage space, such as cabinets and shelves. Shelves as an example do not take floor space and are a good option to store items such as books that might be used more rarely than on a weekly basis while still being useful items to keep.

Further, you might also want to look up examples online. If I had to guess there are countless youtube videos explaining interior design that can serve as an inspiration, for example.

Ive never really had an example of cleaning up properly.

You can practice uncluttering your personal spaces by taking everything that you do not need on a daily and weekly basis and putting such objects temporarily away in another space and then seeing how the result impacts you. The next step would be to organize in full based on Lydia's post.

You might want to look into renting small storage space and or buying new or used furniture that has storage space, such as cabinets and shelves. Shelves as an example do not take floor space and are a good option to store items such as books that might be used more rarely than on a weekly basis while still being useful items to keep.

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Uhm thanks Henu but your advice is not exactly applicable to my current circumstances.
One thing, I can't hang up shelves. The walls arent suited for that.

It's good to be reminded of the importance of this on the obvious, literal but even more so on the deeper level like Powerofjustice pointed out.

I had periods ranging from borderline hoarder to the opposite extreme, none of which work to ones advantage. The ocd part of me that is now under control had helped me organize everything material and now it's time for people, habits and all the other things that hold a person down when left in a messy state.

I had a wonderful vision once long ago about the perfect living space. Imagine a huge room with a very high ceiling (only downside could be that it will be very difficult to heat or cool) that's completely empty. Everything you want to have/might need is stored in the floor or the walls and comes out at the push of a button. Furniture, appliances, objects, even whole rooms can be "summoned" and put away as they're needed. When completely empty you can sit or stand in your preferred spot and meditate. My favorite form of meditation is void in motion for which a large empty space is the perfect setting. Kind of like living in a dojo that's also a sci-fi dwelling operated by advanced mechanical devices and almost no electronics.

Just thought I'd share this. Reading the op reminded me of a lovely dream that's not that far out of reach. It would probably cost a lot to have this built but still, it's not impossible.

Thank you Lydia, inspiring and helpful as always.

SWP

Loved the post, thank you!!!!
What could I do to stop being a consumerist? Sometimes I buy because I feel the sense of pleasure after buying, but that can ruin me in the future. After a lot of meditation I am becoming more conscious, but still the consumption is apparent. :?

Thats great, thanks, it reminds me this needs to be done here. I have found when one declutters the mental closet, like old beliefs and unresolved issues or contradictions in the mind, then the physical junk moves out more easily also at times. Seems like one affects the other. Great post thanks.

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1. Useful. The item must serve a purpose and be used on a regular or recurring basis, such as daily/weekly use (kitchenware, for example), or even just yearly such as holiday decorations.

Just to add onto the Useful category "For Emergency Use" should also be here. Guns/weapons/ammo/medical supplies/fire extinguisher/emergency food if you're that worried (which you perhaps shouldn't necessarily be, but hard times may be coming depending where you are)

I think this is implied in calling for useful items, just wanted to make this explicit and clear.

Thank you this is very useful.

I will be more aware of these things in the future.

Thank you for this post. Perfect timing, as I am just about to move to a new place and have been considering what to take with me and what to give away. I have also noticed that excess items that are just laying around without any use just make me feel bad. This post confirms I wasn't just imagining it.

Perfect Lydia (JG)

Very actual topic, this is what definitely is lingering in everyone’s daily life. Also I strongly believe how we manage to keep our home tidy and etc., reflects how we manage ourselves inside. As HP Pythia has stated our things is extensions of ourselves.

THANK YOU! ❤️ This is something to think about.
I am one of these spenders! And I have to admit... I get bored once in awhile and spend a good stack of cash on clothes books and other silly things! And this will give me a chance to look through these books! And keep what is a value! And what is worth reading even if I read it once or twice if it's a good book it's a keeper! And clothes you grow out of them.. and they get worn out! Plus by the following year they're pretty well dated and have seen their days! I have a whole closet full of shoes that I have kept for many years a lot of these shoes or Oldies But Goodies and they look nice with a lot of my outfits.. and they are pretty well old and worn! It is going to take me awhile to clean out at least one room! :D But then again enjoying the pleasures of looking through things and reminiscing! Yes I may have had a lot of fun with some of these things and yet a lot of these things I have are useless and have taken up a lot of space! And it would be nice if I could have that extra money. And some of these things could be useful to somebody else especially children! And teenagers. And some of this stuff is just going to end up in the garbage! You can always buy new clothes and new shoes! And when it comes to pots and pans and cookware! You do get tired of it after a while and want something new! This is going to be a pain in the butt but it's going to be worth it! Just to be able to get rid of the clutter in my house as well! Out with the old and in with the new! And change is very healthy and when it comes to getting rid of garbage and clutter it's also fun looking at your room and thinking about the fun things that you can do with your room! Getting a new bed? Or if you want to redecorate and Paint and Wallpaper your room! All of these new white is going through my head! When you think about house cleaning and getting rid of junk! The possibilities are endless but then again when it comes to saving money?.. it's easy to spend money and spend money you don't have! And then of course you later regret it! I've learned that lesson pretty well....🙄... and I am a big big spender! And then I kick myself in the ass later on because of the amount of money I've spent on something silly! Yes it may have been fun and yes maybe it was a Temptation at the moment! But when you want your money there's no way you can get it back unless you decide to have a garage sale? You can try to sell a lot of your junk? Or just simply give it to somebody who might be interested in it! And taking the time to look at things and Shop around..
It makes it all the more entertaining and all the more exciting! Coming up with new ideas and all the many ways to redecorate your home or to remodel it? Anything for improvement! And to make things more comfortable!? Especially if you're looking to save money. :D Thank you for sharing this sermon! ❤️ HAIL ZEUS Lydia ❤️

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Very good post. Thank you for sharing!

I definitely have too much stuff myself and most of it belonged to other people who have passed away.

I've not really parted with it or tried to get rid of it but I would be happier without all of the clutter I've been putting it off but it's time some of it went away.

There are some important family heirlooms that one can keep but beyond this it's unnecessary to have a whole bunch of unneeded junk.

I also have too many clothes lol. But I can't help it I have to dress appropriately for every occasion. I've even donated clothes and still have too many lol
This is my guilty pleasure. My closet is packed with my shame :lol: I don't even wear them all.

But regardless, a clean environment leads to a calm mind. Whenever my home is clean and not cluttered up I always feel more relaxed.