Maria,

I've been reading your newsletter/web site for years. I've been a diligent reader, but not a diligent applicant. My house has been a wreck for so long, I've never known where to start.

Now, I've been given a new chance.

Recently, we had a house fire. While it was not huge (contained to the master bedroom closet/bathroom area) the loss was immense. The entire home has been deemed a total loss. For a while, I was saddened by it all, but going through looking for the items that were of sentimental value, I discovered an amazing thing. There wasn't much there that I wanted to keep...literally only a few boxes out of 4,000 square feet of space (we have 5 kids so we have a large home). I was amazed at how little I really felt I needed to keep.

Now, I'm going back through your website and looking at all the materials with a fresh eye. I've reviewed our inventory and realized that we JUST DON'T NEED ALL THAT STUFF!

As we go forward with purchases and move back in, I'll be buying only what we really need and evaluating purchases with a renewed sense of simplicity and necessity. I feel like I owe some of that view to you. I'm now excited to embark on a new home that is simplified and organized. And I feel like I can potentially KEEP it that way!

I'm still sad to lose much of my clothing, but the stuff that is really dear to me (my kids, husband and dog) all are fine and that is what TRULY is important. All the stuff can be replaced, but not all of it will be, because, I just don't need most of it! The stuff that does return...will return because it's NEEDED, rather than there just because.

Thanks Maria, for all of your helpful hints over the years.

This fabulous GON Reader Letter was submitted by:

--Leisa Tucker

Just a very quick shout out to let you know that my latest issue of Anything and Everything is now available. It's the AUGUST 2019 issue and I know you're going to love it. Check it out:

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If you don't already receive it, it's a great time to get your hands on a full year of Anything and Everything because, when you do, we're giving away 10 Bonuses, AND ALL of the back issues...complimentary!

Here are the topics in the August Issue...

9 Little-known ways for more joyful days
Life is filled with chores, TO DOs, bills, work, traffic, etc. That's why it's important to refocus our minds and resurface the joy

Last-minute ingredient substitutions
You're in the middle of a recipe only to discover you're fresh out of a key ingredient. Before you run to the store, here are possible last-minute ingredient substitutions

12 hacks for simplifying life
If simplifying your life sounds like the perfect goal for you, here are some easy ways you can begin your journey

Living small.the tiny house movement
Have you ever thought about living in a tiny house, under 600 square feet of living space? Some folks are doing just that

10 things you should quit today and why
The act of quitting something generally has a negative connotation, but quitting isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it could be one of the best decisions you've ever made

How to be a more interesting person
Have you always wished you could be more interesting? Here are 9 ways to begin working on that goal and succeeding with it

I don't remember what I just read
Have you ever read something and then forgotten what you read minutes later? What's that about and how can you improve your reading comprehension?

Wisdom for book lovers
If you love to read, you'll love our inspirational quotes of the month, especially for book lovers

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Maria

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Top 10 List Reclaim your productivity: Top 10 Time Wasters
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GON Featured Video Visual Time Management...this 'I Love Lucy' video is a riot
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Dirty Little Secret The more you do this, the more likely you are to feel anxious and stressed...
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In ADDITION, on my home page, you'll also find lots of NEW and featured STUFF including...

New Web Poll When do you prepare for a typical day? Vote in our web poll and let us know

Having a stressful day? These quotes of the week may help to bring things more into perspective for a calmer tomorrow.

Facebook Feature MA: The Japanese Concept of Minimalism and Beyond

Laughter is the Best Medicine Two featured comics by one of my favorite comics, Jeff Atkinson. Hope they brighten your day

August Organizing Checklist Make this last full month of summer 2019 your most organized yet. Start with our NEW August Organizing Checklist, but don't look back. Start with today's date and move forward

August Organizing Mini-Challenges For August, our mini challenges are focused on Being Prepared. This week, focus on WEEK ONE.

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'It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.' --Bertrand Russell

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And remember...Being organized creates a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life!

Warmly,

Maria Gracia
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