Comments on: Learning From My Minimalist Dog About Stuff https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/ Helping Your Dog Love The Boat As Much As You Do Sat, 10 Oct 2020 23:51:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Cathy Armato https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114766 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:04:41 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114766 Lori, I love this post, and how you relate people having too much stuff to a dog not needing all that to be happy. OMD! Honey is such a darling, offering up a toy to visitors! So much better than barking & charging the door, right?!
Love & Biscuits,
Cathy, Isis, & Phoebe
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

]]> By: Groovy Goldendoodles https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114662 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:29:09 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114662 We “used to have” too much stuff, but now we don’t. Harley doesn’t really play with that many toys, he actually never really did. It was Leo soho was the toy fanatic. So I’ve learned to improvise when it comes to Harley’s entertainment. It’s a great way for us to hang out and have some fun too!

]]> By: Lauranne https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114642 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:57:12 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114642 I think we are all guilty of keeping too much stuff. When I finally unpack at my place my intention is to do an unpack/massive clean out. However would you believe at the moment I am doing a brilliant job at finding reasons at to why this massive de-clutter should wait! However, to argue the other point when the ex and I moved in together I threw away a whole load of stuff, thinking I didn’t need it. All stuff that I hadn’t used the entire time we were together went to charity – only now we are not together and I genuinely need most of the stuff I chucked so I am starting the slow job of replacing!

]]> By: Brian https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114535 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:04:41 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114535 Dogs focus on what they need in the moment, and don’t get wound up in circles worrying about their tennis balls accruing competitive levels of interest in toy savings. It’s not so much a frame of mind as it is a philosophy. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Elaine https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114532 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:56:40 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114532 There’s something really ‘freeing’ about getting rid of excess stuff you don’t use or want anymore. I feel like I can breathe easier and more open after a good clearing out of excess things. I have to admin that I feel really guilty sometimes when I have to throw away one of Haley’s favorite toys because its time has come. I usually wait until she’s outside, then I bury deep in the trash can so she won’t see or smell it, haha!

]]> By: Clowie https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114518 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:27:58 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114518 My bipeds used to hoard stuff in the loft, but had forgotten about most of it. They turned over a new leaf when they had to clear it out!

]]> By: Pamela https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114517 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:18:14 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114517 In reply to RumpyDog!.

I like your 6 month plan. It’s true that putting things out-of-sight can create some much needed distance.

And yet, stuff does make some people feel better in some circumstances. For example, programs that give luggage to foster kids because it feels so awful to tote your stuff to a new home in garbage bags.

Maybe I’ll find it more helpful to remind myself that if I can keep my level of stuff down, I’m making more room on the planet for people who actually do need more stuff.

Thanks, once again, for making me think some more. 🙂

]]> By: Pamela https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114516 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:15:00 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114516 In reply to Rebekah.

Isn’t it amazing how books can turn even the most minimalist person into a collector? And even e-books doesn’t seem to be changing that.

]]> By: RumpyDog! https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114515 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:36:08 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114515 Compared to many people I know, I have relatively little “stuff.” But I do have a TV, a radio, and TWO cell phones (one for work).

Learning to let go of things is a process. For me, I find I hold onto objects for sentimental reasons. So if logic is telling me this object is no longer needed, and my heart is telling me Don’t Let Go, then I put it aside in a special space for 6 months. Then I’ll re-evaluate, and see if it still needs to stay or go. Often that act of putting the object in that space frees me of the emotional ties to an item.

Here in the US, we have been programmed to believe that stuff will make us feel better. If only I have the right furniture, or car, or tablet, I’ll be the envy of all my friends, which will make me happy. Except it never makes us happy, does it?

]]> By: KimT https://www.somethingwagging.com/learning-from-my-minimalist-dog-about-stuff/#comment-114506 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:25:18 +0000 https://www.somethingwagging.com/?p=14432#comment-114506 In reply to Pamela.

LOL I absolutely did not mean to imply anything about “weird’! You have a knack for “seeing” what so many never notice. 🙂
I think you’ll find your big sale very liberating. Cheers to your future adventures!

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