Wednesday, February 10, 2016

40 Bags in 40 Days {2016}

 

 

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Today is Ash Wednesday and when I go to mass tonight, it will be a time of reflection, a chance for quiet and an hours peace. As I have for the past few years, I will be taking on a Lenten challenge, rather than giving something up. I will be doing the 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge once again and it is especially timely this year.

 

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Life has been moving pretty fast lately and throwing more than a few curveballs my way. I think this project will be a much needed activity to move me toward many goals that are coming to fruition. Doing a little each day and seeing the process in tangible ways will be a positive step and a clear sign that I am ready for whatever life brings in the future.

 


 

So, there will be boxes to go through containing things I haven't touched in years. Some of these boxes have moved with us around the country and it's clearly time to let them go. My mantra will be when I move again, is this something I want to take with me? Most likely, for most things, the answer will be no. And, in the process, I may learn a thing or two about myself.

Happy Wednesday!

 

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14 comments:

  1. I love this combination of work and reflection, and am inspired every year when you post the reminder. I have never made it to the full 40 bags, but I know I have think a better job each year at clearing out my house and my mind because of your devotion to this practice. Thank you. :)

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  2. I think this is a good way to look at it, and something very worthwhile. I know in the past few months we have learned a lot about our selves while pairing down.

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  3. This inspired me last year . . . and again this year . . .
    I started "bagging things up" at the turn from 15 to 16 . . . and have been sorting out, shredding, recycling since then. Each day I clean out a drawer, closet, shelf, corner.
    Amazing the things I have hung on to . . .
    Now they are vanishing!

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  4. Good project for Lent!! Keep us posted!!

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  5. We moved into this house 14 years ago and I tried to get rid of lots of STUFF that I didn't need! I need to do it again, even if I am not moving:) Have a productive day! HUGS!

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  6. I was thinking about your 40 Bags in 40 Days project yesterday. I'm going to try and jump on board this year. It may not be a bag EVERY day, but it will be something towards clearing things out.
    As for Lent itself, I've never really observed it. But this year, I'm on a sugar fast. Need to lose a few pounds, feel better and watch my sugars. Step one is overcoming my sugar addiction. It's day four and I'm feeling better already.

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  7. Very interesting.... I still have to decide what to do. I always practice abstinence and go to churches during the holy week but bloggers are inspiring me to do something more.

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  8. Cleaning out can be daunting but so freeing. I've been decluttering the most I have ever done at the Charmer and getting everything organized and I dread doing it I always have a smile on my face when its done because I feel so good.

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  9. Best of luck with your projects. The 40 bags in 40 days is a wonderful way to celebrate lent.

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  10. I love the feeling of having everything organized. The problem I have is finding a starting point, so I often end up making list after list instead of organizing. I really like your plan for having a purpose and getting it done! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. I've tried several times to downsize and declutter. I keep making progress, but I need to cut deeper. The memories are in your mind, not in a box in the basement. ;) Good luck - keep us all posted of your progres.

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  12. I don't know if I will fill 40 bags, but I am decluttering - especially in our attic. It felt so good to take 3 huge bags to Goodwill last week. Now I need to get busy on this week's bags.

    Thanks for sharing at SYC.

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  13. Love this! I did 40 miles in 40 days with my dogs. The 20 minute walks each day was a time of reflection and my dogs loved it! laura

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  14. I am involved in putting an item a day into a donation box for every day of Lent. It feels so good to free myself from the burden of things I do not want, while benefiting someone else.

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