Comments on: If You Don’t Save It Now, You Won’t Have to Release It Later

By: Paula Short

Paula Short — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:35:14 +0000

Oh my. You got me here. sounds alot like me. And this>”Cutting the cord to things we’re attached to is never easy. But maybe life would be easier in the long run if we attach to less things in the short run.” Made my heart race. These are great questions to ask ourselves and take inventory of.
Thank you so much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:14:39 +0000

This really spoke to me, Lisa. Just yesterday, I decided to spend the next two months decluttering and letting go so that I can go into 2023 a lot lighter!

By: Maree Dee

Maree Dee — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:29:15 +0000

I have to tell you, as I read your words, I began to panic. My heart was racing. I would be lost if I lost that folder. And I have to admit I will never get a chance to get to the bottom of many of my folders. I, too, will be diligent this week in trying only to keep what I need. Great wisdom. I am pinning our post to my “Featured Grace & Truth Link-Up” board.

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:26 +0000

Lisa, this post brought such a smile. Earlier last week, I cleaned up a pile of “saved” things on my counter. Trust me – it was a pile! Or maybe more than one pile. When my husband came home that night, he asked where it all had gone. I pointed to the recycling bin. This >> “Stop saving unneeded things in the first place.” And that is exactly what I am doing now. Makes for less work later on. Love that you shared this lesson with us all!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:23:32 +0000

good thoughts. I call it pitting things int o the parking lot for later and I would panic if I lost my files, my to do’s list, my notes. Love this life lesson!

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:49:34 +0000

This is sage advice, Lisa, “If you don’t save it now, you won’t have to release it later.” I’m doing that with the regular mail, but only half implementing it with my emails. I definitely have room to improve!

By: Tea With Jennifer

Tea With Jennifer — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:33:24 +0000

You’ve inspired me to revisit my phrase for this year Lisa!
Blessings, Jennifer

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:40:01 +0000

“More presence now produces less burdens later.” So true! I just released a “someday item” I hadn’t used for at least a year. Afterwards, I found myself questioning if I should have kept it! But why? It has gone to a seniors home that will for sure enjoy it and get used! Releasing things can be hard. Also, noticing a tightness in my chest whenever I open my email box, I realized all the “I will get to emails” are causing me stress, so I have unsubscribed to many lists. Yes, I do believe your future (and today’s) self will thank you!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:34:36 +0000

I’m glad you found your email folder, but I agree, it’s easy to hold onto far too much unnecessary stuff. I’m always reluctant to get rid of emails or to give things away in case I might need them later, but it’s rare that I do. I’d like to get better at not taking so much on in the first place.

By: Joan (Jo)

Joan (Jo) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:00:07 +0000

This one made me smile… Maybe I can relate?? I don’t save a lot of tangible “stuff” – if I haven’t worn it, loved it or used it in a year…out it goes. However… items on my computer? That’s a different story! I “favorite” so many things and then my bookmark list is so long that I end up just “Googling” what I want to read again. I also flag emails that are important. Or, at least I think are important… until I have so many flagged emails I can’t find what I’m looking for anyway! Oh, and here’s a good one: I have an iPhone. On it there is a “reminders” app. Sometimes (ok… often) I make a reminder for something I NEED to check on later. I put the reminder on “daily”. So, then, each day, when the reminder faithfully pops up on my phone, I simply delete it, knowing I’ll get another reminder the next day! LOL You are right. We need to release things more often. Hmmm. I think I need to set a reminder to myself to release my bookmarks…