Comments on: The Bondage of “Stuff” http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/ The personal blog of Brandon Pearce Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: David Tilton http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-734 David Tilton Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:41:17 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-734 Congratulations on the sale of your home, Brandon. I'm looking forward to following your adventures in Costa Rica. Congratulations on the sale of your home, Brandon. I’m looking forward to following your adventures in Costa Rica.

]]> By: Jennifer Clark Jones http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Jennifer Clark Jones Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:23:51 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-733 I like this article, it should belong in the ensign, or even a conference talk. I agree with tis post, we do put a lot of emphasis on what we seem to think we need (ie, cell phones remember back 10 years ago when cell phones were nothing but bricks? now everyone has them. not me though dont need it) Sometime we just need to take time and think back to what our granddads did, save up, find uses for cheap stuff etc. The only thing that I don't agree with is renting better than buying. We have done it for almost 10 yrs now, and Ive felt like we have thrown money away. If you like renting thats fine, but its not for everybody long term. Besides a house you are also investing in yourself, doing what our granddads did and live there permanantly not just as investment property for money. We live in a 2088 sq ft home in a small town, and even to me thats big. But after living in 750 sq ft apts, its nice. But its not those mcmansions you see popping up all over. Ill get off my soapbox now and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors I like this article, it should belong in the ensign, or even a conference talk. I agree with tis post, we do put a lot of emphasis on what we seem to think we need (ie, cell phones remember back 10 years ago when cell phones were nothing but bricks? now everyone has them. not me though dont need it) Sometime we just need to take time and think back to what our granddads did, save up, find uses for cheap stuff etc. The only thing that I don’t agree with is renting better than buying. We have done it for almost 10 yrs now, and Ive felt like we have thrown money away. If you like renting thats fine, but its not for everybody long term. Besides a house you are also investing in yourself, doing what our granddads did and live there permanantly not just as investment property for money. We live in a 2088 sq ft home in a small town, and even to me thats big. But after living in 750 sq ft apts, its nice. But its not those mcmansions you see popping up all over. Ill get off my soapbox now and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors

]]> By: Jennifer Pearce http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-732 Jennifer Pearce Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:18:23 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-732 I knew it would feel good to be free from so much of our stuff, but I didn't realize it would feel quite this good! It truly has led to less mental clutter in the process, and I am feeling so much more peaceful. It is absolutely wonderful! I knew it would feel good to be free from so much of our stuff, but I didn’t realize it would feel quite this good! It truly has led to less mental clutter in the process, and I am feeling so much more peaceful. It is absolutely wonderful!

]]> By: Your seeester http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-731 Your seeester Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:20:27 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-731 This is definitely a good and insightful post. I know I have lots of stuff that I could easily get rid of. Although I'm not all that attached to any of it, really. Sure there are things that cost money and it would be really annoying and frustrating if it got ruined or stolen, but I'd still be just fine. It's the things that have lots of sentimental value that I have a hard time parting with. And my clothes. And my phone. :) Maybe Justin should read this post. He LOVES his stuff. Hehe This is definitely a good and insightful post. I know I have lots of stuff that I could easily get rid of. Although I’m not all that attached to any of it, really. Sure there are things that cost money and it would be really annoying and frustrating if it got ruined or stolen, but I’d still be just fine. It’s the things that have lots of sentimental value that I have a hard time parting with. And my clothes. And my phone. :)

Maybe Justin should read this post. He LOVES his stuff. Hehe

]]> By: Gordie Rogers http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Gordie Rogers Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:07:19 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-730 I regret not buying a house here in China 5 years ago when the prices are a pittance compared to what they are now. Rents have also sky-rocketed. It depends where you are. I regret not buying a house here in China 5 years ago when the prices are a pittance compared to what they are now. Rents have also sky-rocketed. It depends where you are.

]]> By: the mom http://brandonpearce.com/2009/10/the-bondage-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-729 the mom Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:18:34 +0000 http://brandonpearce.com/?p=1773#comment-729 It does sound freeing to just rid myself of everything.... though I don't think I'm prepared to do so. But I will be inspired by this and get rid of a bunch of stuff taking up space in my closet or garage. I think one bit of "stuff" I would always want to own (though hard to cart around) is my own bed. A comfortable bed with a down comforter. I've slept on many that are uncomfortable, and it causes pain. I don't need to impress anyone with my bed - I just want to sleep well in it and feel rested when I awaken. :) I'm currently living in a hotel (bathroom being worked on in my condo) and after staying at Extended Stay America for a week my back was nearly in spasms. I've now been at the Hampton Inn for 2 nights - and my back is starting to feel much, much better. I'm torn between wanting to sell everything and become a vagabond (follow you around the world, perhaps? :) and the comfort/stability of having a place to be settled in. Both have great appeal. I think what I'd really like is to have a place to settle in, that doesn't require a lot of care or attention, and then have the money to travel a lot.... but always have my own bed and 'stuff' to come home to. I don't need a lot of stuff (nor do I have room for it!), but there are some possessions which give me pleasure. They are beautiful to look at and make me smile. Or they hold good memories of which I'm reminded when I see or use them. And of course, there is my ribbon collection :) I just don't think I can bear to part with it. You know how much pleasure I get out of wrapping gifts beautifully and using interesting ribbon. You better have a physical address in Costa Rica so I can send you beautifully wrapped gifts of stuff! :) It does sound freeing to just rid myself of everything…. though I don’t think I’m prepared to do so. But I will be inspired by this and get rid of a bunch of stuff taking up space in my closet or garage.

I think one bit of “stuff” I would always want to own (though hard to cart around) is my own bed. A comfortable bed with a down comforter. I’ve slept on many that are uncomfortable, and it causes pain. I don’t need to impress anyone with my bed – I just want to sleep well in it and feel rested when I awaken. :)

I’m currently living in a hotel (bathroom being worked on in my condo) and after staying at Extended Stay America for a week my back was nearly in spasms. I’ve now been at the Hampton Inn for 2 nights – and my back is starting to feel much, much better.

I’m torn between wanting to sell everything and become a vagabond (follow you around the world, perhaps? :) and the comfort/stability of having a place to be settled in. Both have great appeal. I think what I’d really like is to have a place to settle in, that doesn’t require a lot of care or attention, and then have the money to travel a lot…. but always have my own bed and ’stuff’ to come home to.

I don’t need a lot of stuff (nor do I have room for it!), but there are some possessions which give me pleasure. They are beautiful to look at and make me smile. Or they hold good memories of which I’m reminded when I see or use them.

And of course, there is my ribbon collection :) I just don’t think I can bear to part with it. You know how much pleasure I get out of wrapping gifts beautifully and using interesting ribbon. You better have a physical address in Costa Rica so I can send you beautifully wrapped gifts of stuff! :)

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