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commitment renewed

7/8/2021

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I had a few pieces this season that no longer fit. Rather than hanging on to them "just in case", I'm having faith that I won't regret getting them worn by others. Keeping my needs small allows me to meet "enough" without these pieces or a long shopping list.

A few ways to get clothing into the hands of those who can use them:
  • ask a friend if they would like anything
  • resale on an online site
  • local online marketplace connection
  • resale shop that will pay for clothing
  • women's shelter or similar organization asking for clothing
  • thrift shop
  • organize or attend a swap

My main goal when I let things go is to get them into the hands of someone who will use them. Resale sites offer a space for these connections, so I often start there. Since a number of these pieces are warm weather pieces, I decided to limit the amount of time they spent waiting to be sold. Today I removed all the listings + donated them. I decided to bring them to Goodwill this time, because of their commitment to employment + my observations about the (lower) quantity + quality donations to this location. There was a line of people waiting to get in before it opened, so I'm hopeful that these pieces will find new homes. 

I could have brought them to Buffalo Exchange (which will buy some pieces) in hopes of making a little money, but for some reason I felt that removing money from the equation was the way to go this time. 

Donating clothing involves quite a collection of feelings. There is guilt about not using the clothing up...faith that I will not regret the decision to let things go...trust that I have enough...hope that these pieces will find a new home that is not the landfill or clogging a far off economy...and desire to let go + just be generous. In the end, my commitment to "enough" is renewed.

​Love,
​Jane
1 Comment
Patty
7/25/2021 08:01:26 am

I understand that…the money thing. I thought about getting some money for the clothing I was giving away; it was also stuff like winter jackets, sweaters and down vests. And I realized someone else will need it more than me…and won’t likely shop the websites. And it was easier to let them go.

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