Today I have come to realize how clutter harms us in our efforts to excel in life.
We build clutter because of fear. Fear is what keeps us from exploring our full potential.
Let me give you an example. My friend has built 2 extra sheds in addition to his garage to store old car parts. He is a mechanic, and he is afraid if he gets rid of a part, that he will need it.
If he didn't have all of those parts that he doesn't need, he wouldn't have spent the money and time building the sheds. Plus, his emotion of fear is sending away the good emotions/karma that could be empowering him. Not to mention the time it takes him to ramble through all of these parts when he actually might need one.
What other ways can fear and clutter be causing problems in our lives? We buy things because they are on sale. We are afraid not to buy them because it is such a good deal. We may never even use these items. Our world becomes so cluttered, we have to buy a bigger home or rent storage buildings to fit all of these items. Most of which we never even use.
How many times have you gone through your basement or a closet and found items new with the tags still on them? Items you just had to have at the time, or bought just in case...because it was such a good deal.
I hope this information has helped you to realize maybe it is time to declutter your life and your home.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
How it Relates
OK, by now you're probably wondering what all of this has to do with an inexpensive lifestyle.
Material items cost money. They cost money to buy. They cost money to keep. And a lot of times you barely use them. You just ended up wanting something new...another expense.
Now living in a completely furnished condo, I do not have to deal with breakdowns and repairs. These are included in the maintenance agreement. Plus after making my home as maintenance free as possible, the people who are renting my home from me, are now obligated to the repairs and maintenance in return for low rent.
My goal now is to find free things to see in different cities, and post them to my web site MooreFreeTravel.com .
Stay tuned for me, and take time to visit my other blogs.
Material items cost money. They cost money to buy. They cost money to keep. And a lot of times you barely use them. You just ended up wanting something new...another expense.
Now living in a completely furnished condo, I do not have to deal with breakdowns and repairs. These are included in the maintenance agreement. Plus after making my home as maintenance free as possible, the people who are renting my home from me, are now obligated to the repairs and maintenance in return for low rent.
My goal now is to find free things to see in different cities, and post them to my web site MooreFreeTravel.com .
Stay tuned for me, and take time to visit my other blogs.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Decision
For years now, I have been determined I would move away from the cold winters of Northern Indiana to somewhere warm. That was it, the 2007-2008 was to be my last winter there.
In today's economy, one cannot blame me for deciding to live an inexpensive way of life. So I decided to combine the two.
After months of studying the economy, cost of living, and average temperatures of different cities, I decided on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Since I had spent a week here, two different winters, it wasn't a hard decision to make.
Left with only 4 months before time for the big move, I began to renovate my home. The plan was to rent it out for a profit close to the amount of rent I would have to pay to live by the ocean.
First we tore off the exterior of the home. Many cracks and holes had to be filled, and lots of wood had to be replaced, before we could put new siding on the home. I also wanted a smaller kitchen window, which would allow for bigger cabinets.
Finally, after 4 months, with new vinyl siding, new kitchen cabinets and flooring, the house was ready to be rented.
In the meantime, I managed to find a winter rental in Myrtle Beach. The condo would cost a little more per month than I would be receiving in rent. Since the utilities are included, it will be a break even venture.
Don't forget, I will need to find an income resource in the new town. If all goes well with my blogs, maybe I'll be able to travel all year.
And of course, I still need to get rid of my furniture and minimize my material objects. After a garage sale, and several trips to the Goodwill I still have quite a few items. In the meantime, I will have them in a storage area at my property up north. In the Spring, my goal will be to have another garage sale and try to get rid of anything we won't need.
Here is a LINK to some furniture I have for sale, if anyone in the area is interested please let me know.
Now you know how I got here, I'll keep you updated on my venture or should I say "adventure"!
In today's economy, one cannot blame me for deciding to live an inexpensive way of life. So I decided to combine the two.
After months of studying the economy, cost of living, and average temperatures of different cities, I decided on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Since I had spent a week here, two different winters, it wasn't a hard decision to make.
Left with only 4 months before time for the big move, I began to renovate my home. The plan was to rent it out for a profit close to the amount of rent I would have to pay to live by the ocean.
First we tore off the exterior of the home. Many cracks and holes had to be filled, and lots of wood had to be replaced, before we could put new siding on the home. I also wanted a smaller kitchen window, which would allow for bigger cabinets.
Finally, after 4 months, with new vinyl siding, new kitchen cabinets and flooring, the house was ready to be rented.
In the meantime, I managed to find a winter rental in Myrtle Beach. The condo would cost a little more per month than I would be receiving in rent. Since the utilities are included, it will be a break even venture.
Don't forget, I will need to find an income resource in the new town. If all goes well with my blogs, maybe I'll be able to travel all year.
And of course, I still need to get rid of my furniture and minimize my material objects. After a garage sale, and several trips to the Goodwill I still have quite a few items. In the meantime, I will have them in a storage area at my property up north. In the Spring, my goal will be to have another garage sale and try to get rid of anything we won't need.
Here is a LINK to some furniture I have for sale, if anyone in the area is interested please let me know.
Now you know how I got here, I'll keep you updated on my venture or should I say "adventure"!
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