This year I have had a
series of challenges that have driven me to reevaluate my relationship
to things. I am determined to par down and have been making a focused
effort to reduce some of my collected paraphernalia. One of the
strategies that I have started to use is to take pictures of the item
and record the story so I can let go of the things. I have been
referring to this as my 'keep the stories' project. Several friends
have encouraged me to blog about the journey, something that I have
resisted thinking nobody else would really care. I have decided now is a
perfect time to take the plunge and jump in with both feet during the Ultimate
Blog Challenge for October. Not only is a blog a great way to keep on
track and be accountable, it could also be a chance to challenge others
to keep their stories -- while reducing the accumulated collections.
