Rooms And Their Uses

Room: a separate part of a building, enclosed by walls... -en.wiktionary.org

Since the idea of multiple rooms emerged, there have been two basic types of rooms: living rooms, which we live in, and storage rooms, which we store things in. When we try to combine these two concepts, a disaster results. I have seen rooms which could be quite useful as one become hazard zones as a result of their being used as both storage and living area.

If you need a room for storage, designate it for storage, and keep it that way! Put all of your rarely used but neccessary items in your storage room and free up the space in your living area to really live! Be sure you haven't unconsciously created a store/live area; watch your living room, dining room, kitchen or bedroom for piles of stuff, stacks of boxes, or any unused items, and when you recognize them store them or throw them away. Always remember, it's not things that make you happy, so only keep the stuff you need and use often.

Finally, organize! Everything stays neater when it's organized, whether in a storage or a living room. Take the time to decorate your rooms with a few of your favorite decorations: be sure not to go overboard though, a little looks better than a lot most of the time.

Of Mice and Things: An Introduction

Mice are silly creatures. They live life as scavengers, constantly searching our homes and yards for things - useful things, shiny things, things that catch their eye. If you ever find a mouse nest, take note of the assortment of items in it: old socks, buttons off your winter coat, shredded newspaper...
One species of rat collects so ridiculously, it has earned the nickname of packrat. This little hoarder nabs everything it can lay it's greedy paws on, bringing it back to it's nest and tucking it away before going out to find another perfectly useless item.
Although we are considered much more intelligent than mice, we humans can be much the same way. We live our lives for things we think will make us happy, spending time coveting, searching, collecting, accumulating, storing, repairing, and cleaning our things. Our things cost us time, money, space, peace...
This blog is about fighting the packrat syndrome within us and focusing on a deeper, more fulfilling happiness found in relationship. Put the people you love above the things you own, and your life will become meaningful.