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Out with the old!
Ideas like Feng Shui have been in use in our country for a while now, sometimes more in vogue (read: 'fad') than others. But as times and the world around us become more and more complicated, people's brains are seeking means of controlling the things they can: Their immediate environment.
Cutting out clutter has been the focus of some Americans for a while now. Whether inspired by spiritual beliefs of an Eastern nature, being scared by watching episodes of "Hoarders," or being inspired by the great George Carlin bit on 'Americans and their stuff,' clearing out one's space has been a steadily growing idea.
The idea of having a less-crowded, more-simplified living space in order to produce a less-stressed, more-relaxed person is a great one. Getting the American public to give up purchasing 'stuff' after decades of having their identity made to seem dependent on said stuff...that's taken some time to change.
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But, the more distressed people become, and the more
powerless they feel about what's happening in the world,
I imagine more will find solace in reducing their belongings.
In recent years, the 'tidying up' and 'purging' movements
have picked up more steam, in part thanks to endorsements
like Oprah Winfrey's. But even before this, we were seeing
trends like 'life coaching' and 'professional organizing'
becoming more popular.
It takes time for concepts to spread and for people to
become open to the changing of mind and habit...but
we're getting there.
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