Minus 6 Trash Bags of Clutter........and to a good cause!

The dog shelter picked up 6 large trash bags of my clutter today......and they were thanking ME!!!!

I said, no, THANK YOU!. Not only did I gain the space of those 6 large trash bags........but, it is going to dogs that have been abused......hurt, and rescued by loving volunteers, who do this in their spare time. What kind of person, hurts a dog? They are such loving creatures, my mind or heart just can not fathom what goes on in the mind of someone that would hurt a dog. ugggggggggggh!!! It is inconceivable, in my mind, heart and soul.

I donated sheets, dog toys, dog treats that my dogs do not like, sheets,towels, pillows, canvas, blankets, leashes and collars. I am going up to my aunts house and will find more stuff to give to this worthy cause........if you have stuff to give.......and they are in desperate need of dog toys and dog treats......and canvas to make the hamock beds ( as they do not want the dogs to have to sleep on the cold cement floor, they have been through enough ) please contact llelak@comcast.net and tell her deborah sent you, if you can contribute to this worthy cause....and support these angels that rescue animals.....in their free time.

I was in tears after she left, that my clutter could warm the spirits of these brave animals that have survived abuse........Linda, thanked me....and I said, NO, thank you......for taking this clutter and making good use of it......

If you can not sell it, donate it to a place that can use your clutter well. At least, you will feel that you held onto it for a good reason.

Have old jeans.....send them to habitat for humanity......they are using them to insulate the houses they are building.........

Check out this site, your clutter could make you a HERO, to someone in need..........


Maybe that clutter, that you held onto can heal the self-esteem that is has so damaged.......try it, you might like it.  Find homes that are in need of your clutter......it will heal your heart.......

Smiles to You,
Dee Cluttering

The 5 Love Languages

I found this while surfing the web today, an interesting little quiz........



 
I spent a good hour perusing the website.......and would say, that there is lots of good information here for those that want to declutter their love life..........which, is applicable in many instances to your other relationships as well.  I have always said, it is not what you say, but how you say it that determines effectiveness.  There is also, some good pointers on how to apologize effectively.  Maybe the reason, someone will not forgive you, is that you have not spoken their apology language that they need to get over their hurt.  It sounds trite, I mean an apology should be, simple........I am sorry......but, is it?  After you say I am sorry, do you take responsibility or do you excuse your behavior with excuses? 
 
I was just pondering today, how some relationships tend to clutter up my life, while others seem to energize me?  I do believe that actual clutter, is a exterior manifestation of what is going on inside your head.....just as I learned weight gain, relates to stuffing down your feelings with food instead of addressing them. 
 
So for a change of pace, instead of meditating on How your clutter has influenced your relationships......consider for a moment, How have your relationships influenced your clutter acumulation?
Not meant to help you excuse your clutter accumulation, but, rather eliminate/ change situations that are not productive to your decluttering progress.
 
I would love to hear your feedback on this question.
 
My Decluttering Progress
 
I have unloaded 40 plus bags of papers related to my divorce that I no longer need.
 
I have assembled sheets and towels, dog toys that are no longer used, dog treats that my dogs do not like, for donation to an animal shelter rehab project for economically depressed areas in West Virginia.  I feel good about this.  I love animals.
 
I have gotten three trash bags full of old clothes for donation to good will.  They just need to be dropped off.
 
I finally got all the wood from the gazebo my brother took down last fall, out in the trash.  This was a biggie.  My deck looks so much better without this pile of wood.
 
I am in the process of closing my ebay store, due to the changes management has made, which has made having a store on ebay too time consuming. I am searching for other venues, beyond my shop on bonanzle.  I may try etsy.
 
I unloaded one very unproductive relationship in my life, which has caused my decluttering progress to accelerate.  Proof positive that relationships can contribute to your clutter, in more ways than one.
Although, I miss the dream of this person, I do not miss the negativity....not one bit. 
 
All and all I feel good about what I accomplished this past month and hope to do the same or more in the month of May.
 
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Smiles to you,
Dee Cluttering