I will no longer let the fear of the unknown stop me from discovering the life I always imagined!
You probably think I am crazy, and you are probably right but this is awesome! Full time RV living is not everyones cup of tea but I am so excited to discover new places and live the life I always imagined. The process of getting to this point wasn’t easy! Downsizing is incredibly hard but it has been the most important part of this whole journey so far.
The amount of “stuff” I had accumulated over the last 13 years is unbelievable! As I was going through my possessions during the downsizing process, I found boxes that had never been unpacked since I moved to Georgia 14 years ago! Why was I holding on to things that had no purpose or significant enough meaning to even unbox? Those items were fairly easy to get rid of because although they had sentimental value, I didn’t even remember having them until I opened the dusty box from the attic. On the other hand, the things that I saw everyday and even used daily were harder to get rid of. You get attached to things and the memories they represent!
Over the course of 5 months, I slowly started letting stuff go. I had to continuously remind myself that I only had a 200sq ft living space and every inch matters and every pound counts! It was a cleansing phase in my life for sure. I was able to rid myself of clutter and chaos and that alone had already started to make me feel less stressed and claustrophobic. You quickly realize what adds value to your life and what is weighing you down. If nothing else, I will always think twice before buying something even if I no longer live in a tiny house. The money I will save from this lesson alone is enough reason to go through a downsizing process! Now don’t get me wrong, I still have a few things I consider “stuff” and a second purge of items will eventually happen but for now, life is good!
I feel at home in the Imagine and already know that this was the right decision and a much needed change in my life! I am eager to start my next chapter but for now am going to enjoy being on the farm in Texas and the mental break it provides!
