spick n span

clean living, organized belongings.

these are things i feel are essential to have. without these, the mind reflects its surroundings, becoming chaotic.

clean living requires maintenance. clothes & sheets must be washed. floors must be swept. shelves must be dusted. counters must be sanitized. tubs, sinks and toilets must be cleaned. this all takes time. by reducing these loads, we can reduce time spent cleaning (or hire a maid, wouldnt that be nice.) so reduce floorspace. use hard floors instead of carpet, which holds less dust. filter out dust in the ductwork. less/smaller bathrooms. less countertop space. really, scaling everything down will free up more time to just enjoy life.

organizing belongings requires maintenance. we need to keep things in their place, or they tend to clutter up. we also need to prune things we dont need. we need organized storage for both in-use items and stored items. shelving and closets provide space for such storage. reducing the number of belongings also keeps this under control. invest in items that perform multiple tasks to replace multiple items. share when possible.