Today, Jamie is also asking us (aka Wishcasters) what does wishcasting brings in our life. So I’ll begin by answering this week’s prompt, and then I’ll answer about what do I wishcast the more often I can.
Today’s question is What do you wish for less of ?
And my answer was instantaneous: I wish for less clutter in my life (and by consequence, in my mind).
I was really sad when I talked to my husband about Bindu Wiles’ new project that will begin next week, called “the Shed project“. The goal is to get rid of about 1/4 of your stuff, and shed 10 pounds, in two months. To build a community around this will to let go, and to clear our space and our mind.
My husband disagreed in me trying to do so. I understand completely is point of view “It makes me sick to throw away 1/4 of things we bought, for what we gave money for. Why did we bought this if it’s to throw it away afterwards ?!!!?”. BUT he’s the first person to qualify my stuff as “your mess” (which upsets me… a lot). So what’s the point ?! It’s cluttering the house but because I paid for it, I can’t get rid of it ? It makes me sad too, to think that it costes money and that it’s just sitting there in a corner or whatever.
When we moved from France, we sold lots of our things, and we gave some, and of course, a lot goes directly to the trash. Clothes, cooking stuff, toys, books, decorations… people were happy to get them for less than what it would have costed “new”, and we were happy not to have to bring them in Canada. Sometimes it was painful, because we attach importance to these material things. But it’s only material, physical. We shouldn’t care that much.
I am a compulsive art supply buyer. But i’m healing myself. yes I do. And it’s the same with food: I am always affraid we don’t have enough. I’m planning to sort all my supply, make some piles “use it a lot” “use it sometimes” “bought because it was trendy but I never use it”. I may sell some, and giveaway the rest. Maybe people will have some use of it and it will make them happy (I love happy peoples).
Last week-end, we sorted our daughters’ dresser, and have a big bag to give to the nearest thrift store. It feels good.
I wanted to get rid of some of my cookbooks (cooking is my first passion, then painting/creating came in my life) but Cheridoo is not that okay with it so I keep them all (about… 150 books only about cooking).
I feel the urge to clear my space. It’s calling me for weeks now, but everytime i want to do so, an obstacle comes on my way…
On another note, I wish for less pounds in my body, less food intake. I don’t want to talk much about it, but here too it’s time to make some changes in my alimentation, and I’m beginning soon to work out again.
Sooooo in honour of her new big project (a 52-prompt Wishcasting Journal !!!!!!!!!), Jamie is asking to whom want to answer “What Wishcasting has meant to you“.
For me, Wishcasting allows me to take time to think on a particular subject/area of my life. And to introspect, listening inside for answers. Some are very easy to find and comes as soon as I read the prompt, some are very difficult and need some time to dig deeper in me. Most of the time, Jamie’s week prompt is in perfect timing with what i experience, and it’s an amazement each time, as if she was in my Soul without knowing it.
Putting concrete words on feelings makes SUCH a difference. It’s like an open letter to the Universe. And I experienced several time the love and support we all put in others’ wishes is also something that makes a different, like a huge worldwide tribe of dreamers and wishers, united to change their life. The sentence “as X wishes for himself/herself, so I wish for himself/herself also” may sound cheesy, but trust me: it DOES make a difference.
I feel very thankful to know Jamie, and she makes me wanna jump on a plane to Toronto and hug her “for real”. She inspires me, pushes me to go deeper and deeper, she’s a positive bomb. And so are her projects such as Wishcasting Wednesday.
Cheers to less clutter!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her also! ♥Tee
Clutter is a big challenge for many of us. I’ve been seriously trying to de-clutter for over five years….some small progress, but I can’t do it alone. My husband is also reluctant to let go of things, and it’s a slow process of convincing him that our lives will be better without so much stuff. Good luck! As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her (and me) also.
Nolween, I love reading your posts. You make me smile and sometimes bring tears to my eyes. I too would love to go to Toronto and give Jamie a big hug. She really does wonderful things for so many people.
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her as well. The Shed Project sounds very interesting. It also sounds like although this is a difficult task, you are beginning to take steps in the direction that you want to go. One step at a time definitely can lead to success. Happy decluttering.
Like you, I decluttered when I moved and it was a very liberating experience. You are right that you will declutter your mind as you work on your physical possessions. Slow and steady may not be as satisfying as getting a lot done in a short period of time, but it’s generally a more lasting kind of progress. You’ll get there!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so do I lovingly wish for her also.
I hear you (she says as she regards the disaster area that is her desk).
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As you wish so I wish for you! Your post really resonated with me. I too need to declutter and plan to write about this too. I am lucky that my husband understands and wants to de-clutter too. the problem is time. I really need to make time though!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so do I wish for her also.
There’s something very liberating about ‘streamlining’ our lives…I think the best part is, it gives space for the NEW to enter!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
Letting go is super powerful and I am so glad Wishcasting has been so helpful!
YES! it does make a difference…a big difference!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
i recently visited a family member who has spent decades dealing with a large number of possessions, so i really felt for you reading this post because i’ve witnessed how much emotion can be attached to both the acquiring and the letting go. sending you love and light as you work on your wish. as Nolwenn wishes for herself, i wish for her also.
thanks for such an honest and thoughtful post Nolwenn. Sounds like you could try to find a way to work out a compromise with your husband, since he isn’t willing to do the shed 1/4 of your stuff part of the Shed Project. Perhaps you guys could try putting a 10 month freeze on buying anything new, other than the absolute essentials (10 pounds, 10 months?!) so at least you won’t be adding to any clutter?
as others have said above, I wish for you, the wishes you wish for yourself, and I hope that you receive the support you need to achieve your goals! xo K
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Hang in there, Nolwenn. Sometimes those we love simply haven’t caught the vision… yet. Lots of love!!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
Oh my Love… we are riding in the same boat, again. I feel you so fully on this I can do nothing else except hug you and nod,yes, yes I totally understand.
Well my beautiful friend 🙂 here is to less clutter, and enough room for art supplies and creativity, with no guilt for letting go of that which is not necessary♥ For all that Nolwenn wishes for Less of, so too do I wish for Nolwenn(((♥)))MWAH!
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, I wish for her also.
Oh Nolwenn I’m sorry that your husband doesn’t quite see what your heart needs right now as far as casting away some of the extraneous baggage we all carry in the form of “attainment”. Give him time, keep talking to him and sharing with him how you feel and I’m sure he’ll come around to understanding where your heart is at. Money was meant to be spent-I see no value in dragging more stuff along behind you just because it cost money, though my husband has a bit of tendency towards hoarding in that way too.
I sincerely wish for you all that you wish for yourself my love-take care!
I have the clutter problem too, dear! It’s a tough one. We’ll just do a little bit at a time, and it will start getting better. Baby steps. 🙂
As Nolwenn wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
As Nolwenn wishes for herself so I wish for her also.
Nolwenn, this is a big problem in my life, too. We’re all packrats in my family. I’m trying to let go of many things, and I don’t even need garage sale, I’d just give it to a thrift store. However, my husband and daughter think differently and can live with way more mess than I do. It’s a constant fight.
As Nolwenn wishes for herself so I wish for her (and me) also.
I *totally* relate to this. It feels so good to clear things out. But it’s so hard because I attach sentimental value to almost everything I own. BUT, I hate clutter so I usually wind up clearing things out on a regular basis. It’s a battle when I do it, though…
I think material possessions are called that because they ultimately possess us!
As you wish for yourself, I wish for you also. *hugs*
As Nolwenn wishes for herself so I wish for her also.
Clutter is such a heaviness to bear. I love the idea of the Shed project – I will check it out. Thanks for such an honest, strong post!