I laughed at that one. But I really do believe that cleaning out the clutter is good for your mind. I have a couple of friends who never throw away anything, I swear. Being in their houses is confusing to me, much less living in them. Some things are just a reproach to invite needless guilt. Clothes that fit you decades ago and you're hoping some day you'll go on a diet and be able to wear again? Give it up. If you lose weight and get fit, you deserve to buy new. Kitchen appliances that you never use. OK, you thought you'd make fresh bread everyday if you bought this, you thought you'd work out if you bought that treadmill. After a couple of years, get rid of it. If you aren't up for a yard sale, donate and take a deduction. But, yeah, I'm a big believer in getting rid of stuff clearing your mind, if not your soul. Ironically, because I believe in that, many of my friends prefer to come to my house for social stuff. All the knick-knacks and clutter is too much for them to clean!