@cekkk, and others trying to find a way to divest themselves of property and personal belongings. I thought I would tell you what I did in 2018. One of the main reasons I decided to leave my beautiful mountain village was the constant threat of fires every summer. I had been evacuated three times. While living there for 23 years, I owned an American Craft art gallery so my home was also filled with some very original pieces of glass, ceramics, art jewelry, and two-dimensional wall pieces. I decided to sell my home after another summer fire. Here is how I handled it. I closed the gallery and then sent a note to my customers offering to let them select a piece in my house after the house was sold and my daughter/granddaughters had made their choices.

My local MFR therapist lost her entire home and everything in it during the fire so it was wonderful to let her be the first one to make selections. My most frequent customers were rewarded for their loyalty. And I was able to bring a few of my favorites to a new abode in MN. Do I miss my house and the art treasurers? Yes, I do. I try not to look at the pictures the realtor had taken by a professional.

I do find joy in every day, especially when it is time to check in with Mayo Connect.

May you hold yourself in great compassion.
Chris