The reverse-bucket-list really struck a chord with me. A few years ago I started to look at the world through a minimalist-lens. I found that in contemplating the value of physical things - to see if they should have a place in my life - I started to consider the value of all things in my life: habits, opinions, pet-peaves. I forced myself to consider what it would take to make me happy - and of course you can't know what road to take until you know where you are going - which forced me to consider what happiness looked like to me. The simple mental-exercise of decluttering is leading me to a place of peace. The more I rid myself of things of less value, the more I value the things that remain. I still have a massive amount of 'work' to do - but I am so grateful for my life - and the people and things in it. I'm especially appreciative of this interview. Thank you both for this.
So true. Uncluttering things is saying I can let it go of the storage it holds in my brain and heart. Now I have more time for children, grandchildren, friends and experiences.