My Grandpa Moses was a millwright for 30 years and retired from the mill in Louisiana. When he first moved to the Pacific Northwest he built a house for his family to live in. It was built so well, that many years later someone purchased the home and moved it to their property close to […]
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When you encounter a hoarding situation, do you know what to do? If you are working in a field such as real estate or home health or as a first responder, you may encounter hoarding situations frequently. If you are a professional that makes home visits, you may also come across these heavy content homes
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So many people struggle overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The good news is that many people DO figure this out. We figure it out by connecting with others who understand the value of figuring out how to move forward. We figure it out by finding stories of success that inspire and encourage us. We figure
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Growing up we hauled water. We had a light green van & large, clean trash cans were loaded in the back of the van and filled at various locations. Sometimes a friend\’s place or my Grandma’s house. I also remember my Dad having an arrangement where we would get water from the neighbors, running a
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A couple of days ago I went outside to enjoy my coffee on my back patio. As I sat down I looked up at the sky and there was this beautiful eagle riding the wind currents & enjoying the air. In that moment I was reminded of my dad who used to tell me to
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Right now of course this is a necessary topic of discussion. -Some of us are not new to this idea. -Some people identify as introverts. -Some people choose peaceful home environments. -Some of us have recovered from toxic relationships. -Some of us actively seek quiet, solitude and simplicity. One of my favorite recent learnings is
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I pulled out the last scoop of coffee from the can and I smiled! It was wonderful to realize that I stood there looking at the last scoop coming from a place of abundance! It means I have been home long enough to use up a can of coffee before it got too old or
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Hoarding has long lived in silence because most people don’t know what to say or how to show their concern. In having these discussions with folks, it seems the best way to talk about hoarding issues is to use direct statements that focus on areas of concern. Here are some examples that might be helpful
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Excessive clutter or even just some clutter can lead to social isolation. If we have too much stuff we may no longer feel comfortable with inviting people over. We may stop asking our friends to drop by, we may only greet visitors at the door. It’s possible that what was once “just clutter” has now
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As we move into the holidays, I know there is outside pressure, as well as *internal* pressure that we put on ourselves to spend time with the people we *should* spend time with. What many folks do not understand is that no matter how much “should” there is, it won’t make a difference for us.
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