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ugh. I have all sorts of really strong personal feelings about this stuff, but -- I think it's a good idea to periodically get rid of the clutter in your life. It weighs you down and blocks the energy in your home.

I like the Apartment Therapy guy who talks about your home "breathing" and how after 5 years there's so much clutter and neglect it can't breath. Touch all the walls, clean out the corners. Toss the clutter. Repaint, renew.

But that takes a lot of energy. People who are depressed, mentally ill, or have other issues in their lives often don't have the energy or support to accomplish what must be done. So houses get that way.

the "unhealthy attachment" thing is also a big part of it. possessions are a prison. The need for abundance is deeply rooted in us, and causes all sorts of problems in the modern age.