In junkyards pieces of scrap metal lie in rows, framing endless fields and by squinting your eyes you can see a mosaic of colors melting together. Amongst this frame hidden classics, like Hudson Wasps or Ford's Crown Victoria, peak through dust covered windshields at the world. While a junkyard can be an eyesore, I appreciate a junkyard for its honesty. In this new orchestra, its players join the same familiar rhythm set to another melody and seem to say, “we are what we are – what you see is what you get.”
Closets, like junkyards, live in organized chaos yet you are not careful your treasures could get lost amongst the stacks and piles. While I am hugely fond of bargain hunting, it is important to keep your collecting in check so that you are not overrun with too many ‘gotta have’ items. Living with too much stuff can be stressful and I encourage you to weed out and recycle items whenever you purchase something new. Great stress relieving possibilities include, donating to charities, re-selling to consignment stores or having your own yard sale and by engaging in these types of activities you and others will benefit.
All too often I find this ‘gotta have’ item, rush home and add it to my collection of accessories, clothing and shoes. After I get home I realize to my dismay that oops I already have two shirts that color or style. For some people seeking those ‘gotta have’ items brings a lot of joy to their lives. If you channel your inner economist, you will remember the law of diminishing returns prevents you from getting the same ecstatic feeling if you engage in shopping repeatedly. You can feel better about your collection by being selective and remembering junkyards are no fun to live in.
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