I was moving from the place I had lived in for five years in Los Angeles. I glanced around the house. Room divider, $20. Bed, $250. Dresser, free. Record player, $20. Living room furniture, free. Book shelves, free. Comforter, $10. Futon, free. Office furniture, free. So, I furnished my entire place for $300. Hmmm, could probably sell the bed alone for $300, but instead I just give it away to dear friends that need it. Most of the items were given to me, and to complete the cycle I think the best thing to do is to give them back to people that can use them. This is the easiest move ever. I realize the freedom that comes from not investing a lot into stuff. I don't feel weighed down, I feel that life can take me if it needs me, it's all OK. I move up to Seattle. Living room furniture is given to me, free. Couch from a neighbor, $30. Chair, free. Dresser, free. The cycle continues. There is an abundance of goodness out there if you open your heart to it. I like to have everything that is of value to me be able to fit in the back of my car. Perhaps this is a useless point for those of you that have a family, I recognize that, but I think the basic concept remains the same. The less you invest in external items, the more freed up you are to invest in your soul, and be moved as needed to put your time, energy, and money in more important matters.
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