Do you think I will regret selling my possessions and living on the necessities?

I have done it, but only when I was going through a move. I have never regretted doing it.

I think it’s great. You don’t want your possessions to control you
You should watch the movie “Into the Wild”
The main character burns all his stuff and abandons his car to go live in Alaska
I could never get rid of EVERYTHING but i think it’s good to cut down

I have done it, I didnt regret it, it was kind of a hermit crab thing, where you get tired of the old shell so you ditch it and create a new one. maybe you were just too cramped with junk that you picked up over the years so you’re “cleaning out your closet” in a sense. And honestly, i dont think you will regret it because deep down you know that the things you get rid of arent very important. just materialistic crap we feel the need to surround ourselves with, without realizing it does nothing for us in the long run.

I clear out frequently. Just be careful you’re not overly depressed and trying to unload feelings with stuff. Not that this is you, but someone who gives away or sells all their stuff is also a sign of a suicidal individual. Hope it brings you some clarity.

I did it voluntarily about a year ago. I have no regrets about it either. I have me, my mind and my abilities. I’ve never really been attached to “things” and I probably never will be.
Sometimes, a person is best off kicking the dirt off your boots and moving on to another phase in life. Look at the life of George Plimpton…that fellow has done just about everything. Even the late Howard Hughes made changes (though he was a bit nutty and probably never truly happy).

I wish I could do it. People I’ve known who took steps like that to simplify have seemed to be very happy with the result. I don’t know how to travel light.

There was a time in my life when everything I owned (except my books, which I kept at my grandparents’ house) fit in one large suitcase and 2 backpacks. I felt free. Now, I’d need a large uHaul to move all of my stuff. I’m older and settled (as much as I can be) so it’s not such an issue. But I am one of those people who could lose everything in a fire (minus the living things) and be okay about it.

There will be an initial shock, I’m sure. Whatever happens after that, well, just don’t judge yourself. Maybe you’ll love it. Maybe you’ll hate it. Maybe you will find a way to live simply while still enjoying all that life has to offer.

Kudos to you. Good luck!

@SeventhSense Very accurate answer. It was a sign I missed on a person that committed suicide.

I’m kind of an anti-pack rat. I’ll donate, re-gift, or throw away anything at the drop of a hat – and I hate clutter.

That being said, I couldn’t part with all my stuff. Aside from the essentials, I have items that are from our travels. Keepsakes from around the world that each have a story. I’d only sell them if I really needed the money.

I sold or lost everything I had. Stuff I’d had since childhood, antiques that had been in my family for generations, some really valuble stuff. Its just stuff. You can always get more stuff.

@chyna
Hey if it helps one person. But there was probably nothing you could have done so don’t feel a bit of guilt.

@SeventhSense Felt guilt for at least ten years, but finally worked through it. Wish I had talked to someone then.

You’ll probably find it was one of the smartest things you ever did.

You won’t regret it- I did it when I moved to a new country, but that only lasted for a month until all my boxes arrived. Then I felt so stuffy and stagnant.

My advice: do it

I am in the middle of getting rid of most of it. I thought I had finished it but then took another long hard look and thought nope more can go! Then since deciding that I keep finding more and more to be rid of! I do think I will be very glad when it is done – already I look at what I have and still think its too much! The only real stressful thing is having everything everywhere while I sort it all out. I so far reccomend it – simplifying everything. I will see how it is when its cleared – sold, in the bin, given away.

Many of my things were stolen or lost in a move. Many I gave to charity. I want some of those things back!! Now!! But I also like living without as much clutter and being able to…find things. I can now find things but I want my stolen things or lost things back!! Now.