I just read the summary of a blogger’s quest for understanding just how much is Enough for him/her, Hollis.

Under “Finding enough” in the sidebar he/she put a sweet and simple intention. It reminds me of the Tao, the middle way. Not looking for absolute answers, not looking for the perfect result. Rather exploring the active journey of experience and getting rid of that which no longer serves and allowing in that which enhances the adventure of life.

The first post of the new year, First eBay Posting for 2008, would make any simplifier proud. First of all, there’s the goal of cleaning out 2 filing cabinets [me: Yay! Great way to clear stale energy out of your life!] and packing one of them off to a non-profit. [me: Double yay! Reclaim real estate at your place and make someone who does need a filing cabinet happy.]

First item pulled out was memorabilia that represented an intense time of life. [me: Isn't this kind of thing the reason that we tend to end up with a house full of stuff? Oftentimes, we keep stuff not because we need it, but because we have an emotional attachment to it. More energy and thought in the past, less in the present.]

Does a snake wear three skins at a time? (”2004 was a good year, I think I’ll keep that skin.”) No! He moults every year and leaves the old one behind.

Back to the post. The memorabilia is going on eBay. [me: Way to go. Take a little dip down memory lane and then let it go. While this process is taking a chunk of time, it's an awesome way to say good-bye to the past and reclaim Now.]

One final thought here: the more in the Now we live, the less “past” we accumulate and haul around with us–making the journey even lighter.

Thanks, Hollis!