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I was homeless for 4 years on and off when I was younger and got used to living with the minimum possible, with my stuff all being stored in a friend's loft. A few years later I went to get all that stuff back, I hadn't missed any of it. I wouldn't be afraid to have to start all over again with nothing, it's an opportunity more than a loss, because I don't value 'things' in the way that so many others do.

Great comments In Wales. We really don't learn how little the "extras" matter until we give them up. I am sad to say that after many years living on the road, I never learned to pack as lightly as I wished. Now we live part of the year in a 3600 sq ft house and the rest in a 400 sq ft apt. I think we are usually happier with the 400 sq ft.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears

by Gringo (stargazing camel at aoldotcom) on Wed Jun 13th, 2007 at 01:05:32 PM EST
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