Comments on: 46 Ways to Let Go (of stuff, and other things) http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/ Augmented Humanity, Second Selves, and Cybernetic Yoga Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:03:11 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Philipp http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 Philipp Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:36:35 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1529 Great list! Especially these two: #15 Turn it into artwork. #16 Display it at an art gallery. :) Great list! Especially these two:

#15 Turn it into artwork.
#16 Display it at an art gallery.

:)

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By: Kristine http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1515 Kristine Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:21:45 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1515 I really like the idea of sending stuff to a random person in the yellow pages. For example those of my tarot decks that I have but never use. Maybe someone has a an eyeopener - or else is freaked out! I love your list Everett! I really like the idea of sending stuff to a random person in the yellow pages. For example those of my tarot decks that I have but never use. Maybe someone has a an eyeopener – or else is freaked out!
I love your list Everett!

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By: Fabian | The Friendly Anarchist http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 Fabian | The Friendly Anarchist Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:13:20 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1514 Everett, a great list indeed! Apart from selling and giving away a lot of stuff the usual way, I actually did number 22 before leaving Germany in 2008. On my farewell party, everybody HAD to take something home, mostly books and some CDs. It was a great party, and nearly everybody was happy with their "gift". I also told them to just give it away afterwards to another person, if they didn’t want to clutter their home. Everett, a great list indeed!
Apart from selling and giving away a lot of stuff the usual way, I actually did number 22 before leaving Germany in 2008. On my farewell party, everybody HAD to take something home, mostly books and some CDs. It was a great party, and nearly everybody was happy with their “gift”. I also told them to just give it away afterwards to another person, if they didn’t want to clutter their home.

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By: Everett Bogue http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 Everett Bogue Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:59:05 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1513 Love that one 365. #47: Let your 18 month old son at the pile of clutter and only keep what isn’t destroyed. Thanks for your help with the list, and for reading! Love that one 365.

#47: Let your 18 month old son at the pile of clutter and only keep what isn’t destroyed.

Thanks for your help with the list, and for reading!

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By: 365girl http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1512 365girl Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:28:10 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1512 I am currently having a decluttering frenzy! I have one to add to the list along the lines of number 12 - Let your 18 month old son at the pile of clutter and only keep what isn't destroyed! Yesterday he broke my daughters headband as she left for school - instead of the usual 'Its okay I'll get you another one' I said 'It's just a headband its not important'. If I have one hope it's that I will be able to teach my kids that 'stuff limits life'. Will definitely be trying out some of your suggestions.... ps I recently did a car boot sale (US equivalent of garage sale) and when someone picked an item up and put it back down rather than purchasing it I let them take it anyway! It was liberating watching some stranger wander off with my stuff - the money I did make came in useful also - but the aim was to shift as much stuff as possible. I am currently having a decluttering frenzy! I have one to add to the list along the lines of number 12 – Let your 18 month old son at the pile of clutter and only keep what isn’t destroyed! Yesterday he broke my daughters headband as she left for school – instead of the usual ‘Its okay I’ll get you another one’ I said ‘It’s just a headband its not important’. If I have one hope it’s that I will be able to teach my kids that ‘stuff limits life’. Will definitely be trying out some of your suggestions…. ps I recently did a car boot sale (US equivalent of garage sale) and when someone picked an item up and put it back down rather than purchasing it I let them take it anyway! It was liberating watching some stranger wander off with my stuff – the money I did make came in useful also – but the aim was to shift as much stuff as possible.

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By: Everett Bogue http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1510 Everett Bogue Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:47:01 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1510 I'm glad you guys like #22, that one is cool isn't it? I'd love to hear about anyone who throws a party to get rid of stuff, send me pictures! Actually, invite me, I'd like to come. But I won't be helpful, because I don't want anything else. Thanks for reading and commenting Alejandro and Sunny. I’m glad you guys like #22, that one is cool isn’t it? I’d love to hear about anyone who throws a party to get rid of stuff, send me pictures!

Actually, invite me, I’d like to come. But I won’t be helpful, because I don’t want anything else.

Thanks for reading and commenting Alejandro and Sunny.

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By: Sunny http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 Sunny Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:40:25 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1509 I especially love #22: "Throw a party and tell everyone to take something home with them." Not only does this get rid of stuff, but it also opens a dialogue with friends/family about becoming a minimalist. Thanks, Everett, I really liked your list! I especially love #22: “Throw a party and tell everyone to take something home with them.”

Not only does this get rid of stuff, but it also opens a dialogue with friends/family about becoming a minimalist. Thanks, Everett, I really liked your list!

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By: Alejandro Reyes http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1507 Alejandro Reyes Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:21:23 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1507 Very interesting list. It may still be hard to part with things but sometimes it is for the best. I think the most difficult part of the process is the actual decision, after you decide to get rid of something, what you do to part with it is somewhat an easier task. Still this is a great way to spice up a little bit the way we deal with stuff we don't need, the party one seems very interesting. Thanks for sharing Everett. Very interesting list. It may still be hard to part with things but sometimes it is for the best.

I think the most difficult part of the process is the actual decision, after you decide to get rid of something, what you do to part with it is somewhat an easier task.

Still this is a great way to spice up a little bit the way we deal with stuff we don’t need, the party one seems very interesting.

Thanks for sharing Everett.

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By: Everett Bogue http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1506 Everett Bogue Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:05:37 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1506 Exactly Shawna! I'm so glad this list is helping you, that's exactly what I wrote it for. Love your post about stuff, thanks for sharing that. Exactly Shawna! I’m so glad this list is helping you, that’s exactly what I wrote it for. Love your post about stuff, thanks for sharing that.

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By: Shawna Cevraini http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/46-ways-to-let-go-of-stuff-and-other-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 Shawna Cevraini Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:41:57 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=875#comment-1504 I love this list Everett! It is a light-hearted approach to something that can be difficult for people! I have been trying VERY hard to have less stuff in my life - physical stuff and emotionally and spiritually draining stuff. This list gives me more ideas to try! Thanks yet again! Shawna My post on "stuff": http://cevraini.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/how-much-stuff-do-we-need/ I love this list Everett! It is a light-hearted approach to something that can be difficult for people!

I have been trying VERY hard to have less stuff in my life – physical stuff and emotionally and spiritually draining stuff. This list gives me more ideas to try!

Thanks yet again!
Shawna
My post on “stuff”: http://cevraini.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/how-much-stuff-do-we-need/

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