The past (our old junk) is an anchor, holding us back...?

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The past (our old junk) is an anchor, holding us back...?

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Started 1 year ago by themusiclivez
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themusiclivez
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“Maybe the past is an anchor holding us back. Maybe, you have to let go of who you are to become who you will be.” -Carrie, Sex and the City

I have never agreed with this quote more than I do today. I never realized just how much going through my old junk depresses me. I have been holding onto old college papers, DVDs, bad CDs, and books I don't like for way too long. Right now I am going through a bunch of my old school rubbish: college acceptance letters, honor society cards, papers, etc. I actually find it depressing. Why am I keeping this stuff? I'm not going to keep things because I'm "supposed to" anymore. (I'm 27 now, and I don't want to carry this stuff around with me all of my life).

Since I have gotten rid of bad CDs, new music has come into my life. I know that once I get rid of old DVDs I am going to want to borrow new ones from the library. I really believe that I don't take them out of the library now because I feel I have "so many to watch at home". But the thing is, I don't want to watch these!

Our stuff really prevents us from allowing new things in our lives. I am putting a stop to it now!

Posted 1 year ago #
needtocleanhouse
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Reading your post reminded me of the saying that when one door closes another one opens.

Posted 1 year ago #
charmed2482
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so true!

Posted 1 year ago #
themusiclivez
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Yes! It really is like another door opening. I didn't realize JUST how suffocating stuff is!

Posted 1 year ago #
irishbell
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I can't say that I was ever depressed about holding onto things that I finally got rid of. In fact- some of the things I've tossed over the years have made me laugh! Like- what ever was I thinking when I bought this?!
Just goes to show ya- we are ever changing, and thank Goddess for that!

Posted 1 year ago #
chacha1
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When I was closer to themusiclivez's age, I also was a little depressed about things like high-school honors and college prizes. Because I couldn't see that those little achievements or recognitions had led, or would lead, anywhere I wanted to be.

I still have a lot of that stuff, though, because I was afraid I'd regret it if I got rid of it. Now I know I won't. It's on the list ... a long, long list!

Posted 1 year ago #
bandicoot
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from my lofty age (early forties!) i now can clearly see that all the small achievements and recognitions and honours and prizes have all helped me to become the person i am right now.

when i was 17, i got my pilot's licence.
i never worked as a pilot and for years i thought the whole effort had been a huge waste of time.
now i know that getting the licence did immeasurable things for my confidence and self-esteem.
i know you all have things like this in your lives.....you achieved it and now you aren't sure what was the point of it all.
give it some time and it will all fall into place.
it might take decades....but nothing is wasted.

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