I was the primary cleaner, sorter, donater at my parents house after my Dad died. It was a lot. I vowed I wouldn’t put my children through that. I appreciate the idea of scheduling two hours and labeling that something like “My Minimalist Self”. I’m moving again soon and it’s amazing how quickly I’ve acquired things I don’t need. I’m moving into a much smaller space and I’m strangely thankful of how l’ll

be forced to choose what I bring with me mindfully.