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JOSH'S JOURNAL. . WHY...
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JOSH'S JOURNAL.
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WHY I LOVE LIVING WITHOUT MY "STUFF".
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Reposted for my Ausie friends and cause I worked pretty hard on this one. ;-).
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I have always had a love/hate relationship with my "stuff". Like almost everything else in my life, I think it comes back to The Itch. We talked about The Itch a couple week's ago. Insufficient dopamine. ADD. That unsettled and restless feeling that makes me look for something, anything, to occupy and distract uncomfortable mind.
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Some times my stuff helped. It kept me out of my head. I have heard that people with Tennitus, a ringing in the ears, often prefer music or white noise to silence. It makes perfect sense to me. I've know my stuff drowns out that consistent uncomfortable hum in my brain. Stuff helped me feel better.
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Some times. . .
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Unfortunately, the "fix" is short term. Isn't every "fix". Eventually the new camera becomes the not so new camera. I've been through all the menus. I've tried all the fancy new features and shopped for the accessories. There isn't anything left to explore and that brain hum floods in again. So. . . I need to find something else.
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1 of 3 - TAP "VIEW ALL COMMENTS" TWICE.
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1153 Likes on Instagram
46 Comments on Instagram:
designbychance: Stuff makes me feel better too! It does drown out the consistent uncomfortable hum in my head. Was amazing reading your thoughts and feeling as if they were my own. Time to rethink my stuff. Thank you!!!
steefsc: Reduce to the max! Very interesting reading your post, I can relate. I tried prof cameras, but I only use my iphone 4s (my feed is iphoneonly), and as you not only for shooting and editing, but for keeping up with the world, for informationgathering, for entertainment and getting inspired. Clarity :)
joshjohnson: @the_mollyporter a little of both Molly. Sold what I could but gave quite a bit of stuff to the current occupant of my old place. :-)
joshjohnson: @meganjaepearl how cool! :-). Never met them.
kyletheincrowd: I know how you feel. I get that a lot. I always feel empty, crazy, restless when I can't get what my head wants at the moment.
maijajp: "I want what I want, when I want it!" HAS been a theme for me. When I downscaled my apartment I did a test. If I have not picked it up, worn it, eaten it or read it in a year it goes to people who will need and love it more. Incredible that often I say I can't live without my books... I read a lot on a screen now a days which is an unfortunate reality these days. What would I grab if there was a raging inferno headed my way? Dog & leash, wallet, phone, camera, laptop and a few old photos. These all mean memories, family and friends to me plus bus fare! Is that not what's important?
flat_cat: @joshjohnson I came to Aus from the US with just my suitcase in hand. Left it ALL behind. You remind me once again not to become too attached to my stuff. To declutter. It's about the humanity. The connection. Purpose. Excellent reminder. Thank you.
nicholettat: Simplicity is best for many of us. We barely buy any toys for our two boys as they don't play with 1/2 of the stuff they gift for gifts and are more likely to be outdoors or playing with a cardboard box or pots and pans. The clutter makes me batty and I hate the idea of "wasted" things! I'm all for this Josh and glad it has brought you more of a peace. Most of us here in America have way too much stuff! Thanks for sharing!
JOSH'S JOURNAL. . WHY...
.
.
JOSH'S JOURNAL.
.
WHY I LOVE LIVING WITHOUT MY "STUFF".
.
Reposted for my Ausie friends and cause I worked pretty hard on this one. ;-).
.
I have always had a love/hate relationship with my "stuff". Like almost everything else in my life, I think it comes back to The Itch. We talked about The Itch a couple week's ago. Insufficient dopamine. ADD. That unsettled and restless feeling that makes me look for something, anything, to occupy and distract uncomfortable mind.
.
Some times my stuff helped. It kept me out of my head. I have heard that people with Tennitus, a ringing in the ears, often prefer music or white noise to silence. It makes perfect sense to me. I've know my stuff drowns out that consistent uncomfortable hum in my brain. Stuff helped me feel better.
.
Some times. . .
.
Unfortunately, the "fix" is short term. Isn't every "fix". Eventually the new camera becomes the not so new camera. I've been through all the menus. I've tried all the fancy new features and shopped for the accessories. There isn't anything left to explore and that brain hum floods in again. So. . . I need to find something else.
.
1 of 3 - TAP "VIEW ALL COMMENTS" TWICE.
.
1153 Likes on Instagram
46 Comments on Instagram:
designbychance: Stuff makes me feel better too! It does drown out the consistent uncomfortable hum in my head. Was amazing reading your thoughts and feeling as if they were my own. Time to rethink my stuff. Thank you!!!
steefsc: Reduce to the max! Very interesting reading your post, I can relate. I tried prof cameras, but I only use my iphone 4s (my feed is iphoneonly), and as you not only for shooting and editing, but for keeping up with the world, for informationgathering, for entertainment and getting inspired. Clarity :)
joshjohnson: @the_mollyporter a little of both Molly. Sold what I could but gave quite a bit of stuff to the current occupant of my old place. :-)
joshjohnson: @meganjaepearl how cool! :-). Never met them.
kyletheincrowd: I know how you feel. I get that a lot. I always feel empty, crazy, restless when I can't get what my head wants at the moment.
maijajp: "I want what I want, when I want it!" HAS been a theme for me. When I downscaled my apartment I did a test. If I have not picked it up, worn it, eaten it or read it in a year it goes to people who will need and love it more. Incredible that often I say I can't live without my books... I read a lot on a screen now a days which is an unfortunate reality these days. What would I grab if there was a raging inferno headed my way? Dog & leash, wallet, phone, camera, laptop and a few old photos. These all mean memories, family and friends to me plus bus fare! Is that not what's important?
flat_cat: @joshjohnson I came to Aus from the US with just my suitcase in hand. Left it ALL behind. You remind me once again not to become too attached to my stuff. To declutter. It's about the humanity. The connection. Purpose. Excellent reminder. Thank you.
nicholettat: Simplicity is best for many of us. We barely buy any toys for our two boys as they don't play with 1/2 of the stuff they gift for gifts and are more likely to be outdoors or playing with a cardboard box or pots and pans. The clutter makes me batty and I hate the idea of "wasted" things! I'm all for this Josh and glad it has brought you more of a peace. Most of us here in America have way too much stuff! Thanks for sharing!