For the past 420 days, I've lived out of nothing more than two suitcases. Talk about minimalistic.
The past two circumstances I've been in, living in Seattle and living in Australia, required me to live without taking much with me. Having just got back, I realized just how much I'd left behind, and honestly, it made me want to light all my stuff and my entire room on fire.
I didn't want to deal with all I had accumulated- All the stuff I don't need, while so many others are in need. I didn't want to face my little collection of stored up treasure.
At some point in life, I accumulated SO MUCH STUFF (I think it was in college when everyone tries to transition from high school style to adult style). I had clothes and shoes I didn't even remember having and so many other odds and ends, I was completely overwhelmed. How does someone who lived perfectly out of two suitcases worth of stuff for nearly two years have so much stuff, and why?
Over my time away, I learned to live simply without even realizing it. I learned that only having a handful of shirts and pants was okay, and that a pair of white Chuck Taylor's and a pair of boots were enough to get by. Now, I have all this stuff and I don't know what to do with it- everything from shoes to jackets (Although, most of them are orange and black).
I'm not sure how or why I accumulated so much stuff, but I know this- I don't really need it and there are lots of people out there who do. If you're reading this and are in need of some clothing, or know of someone who is, please message or email me to let me know. As long as I have my two suitcases, I'll be okay.
-Cliff
Cliff's Note: Live simply.