I found this interesting article from the New York Times. https://nyti.ms/2knKRLv on how downsizing affects our lives. There are some serious benefits to decluttering, or downsizing that we don't initially acknowledge. We may go into this process because we have to, rather than we want to. This 2015 New York Times article discusses the positive and yet difficult, process of decluttering. It frees up space in your mind and your heart for new opportunities, it's a letting go