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open house to live in. (Try not to fill it in with more unnecessary

stuff, for that just kills the idea of simplification).

But when you take the same idea to another level, simplifying life

can also help you get through dark times. When you clear your

mind of negativity, and unruly thoughts that don't matter, you also

provide space to your mind. This space will help you absorb things

that are actually important. Clear out your mind by taking in only

what keeps it fresh.

Say, if you’re a book collector and keep on stocking books endlessly,

there will come a time when you’ll run out of space. You’ll either

have to stop buying new books or chuck out some old ones.

Similarly, if you keep on adding unnecessary stress and things to

your life there will also come a time when you’ll collapse. On the

other hand, if you choose to select only what is important you’ll feel

weightless and happier. How you want your life to be happy

depends completely on your own choices.

Here’s another example to consider. Suppose you keep holding on

to a grudge and dislike for someone. In the end, you’ll only be

wasting your time and energy dwelling over possible scenarios that

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