One of the first world challenges I have come to terms with is my own personal laziness in the midst of abundance. I decided in order to become a more creative person and make gratitude a bigger part of my life, I would embark on a self imposed first world challenge. As of August 25 2016, I am on a one year clothing ban. No new OR used clothing (includes, shoes, undies, coats, tights, the whole shebang). It even sounds ridiculous and easy knowing how much I have in my closet.
But, already a few benefits have arisen:
Benefit #1 I organized my closet, scarves are at the ready, dresses one side, skirts on the other. Do you know I have 9 skirts, 5 dresses, 2 pairs of black pants, 5 pairs of tights, tops, sweaters, etc. How would this challenge ever be a problem? When is enough ever enough?
Benefit #2 I organized my jewelry. Now I can easily make new outfits with the jewelry that I have neglected for years
Benefit #3, I've already hand-washed some clothing that I know needs to make it until next August 25th! I'm starting to take better care of my things already.
I am not alone in this. When I snorted and shared this idea with friends, they thought it a neat idea. One of my best friends from my teenaged years who now lives in Sweden is joining me in this challenge.
Will it change our mindset and allow us to become more creative and grateful for the abundance of material items we have in our midst?
I can't imagine there being any major life changes because of this small sacrifice...but we will see.
