Mira, you’re a guiding light to so many of us. No one would mistake you for a fraud. Your transparency says it all. It’s a big “win” that your kitchen table was clear and ready to go when you started this paper crafting project. I’m so proud of you! Gentle hugs coming your way. ❤
It’s awesome that you can still find joy in your hobbies with your depression because for most people that’s a sign of depression when you no longer feel joy in things you love to do. I’m glad you have this outlet and good healthy way to express yourself and still find laughter with your dogs and stuff. Your clutter will be there when you’re ready ❤
Putting those comments in scrapbook form was a great idea. Your voice over - were you listening to yourself ? You are being your own chearleader, that's great. I think doing decluttering on you tube was the first good idea for yourself. Even through the depession times, you know what you need and are doing it. Hooray !! Now put those pages close to where you usually relax so that you can just pick them up and be reminded of surviving all you have been through lately and that you have alot of support out here.
I usually start with something creative before decluttering and or cleaning. It gives me more energy! Eventually I bet you’ll be a creative channel giving us ideas and showing us your beautiful work.
friend mira, you’re still decluttering, but this time it’s depression you’re letting go of by doing something you love to do. i have bipolar so i know we don’t actually let go of the bully but we can maneuver through it by believing the opposite of everything depression tells us. big hugs to you 🧸
So far I have watched not quite half of your videos, in 2 days. I have so much love and empathy for you. I am very happy for you and the goals you have set and reached. You also have an incredible gift for designing scrapbook pages. Once you’ve finished peeling away clutter, you need to let us watch you scrapbook! Also, the areas I’ve watched you place seasonal decor shows what a great eye for design you have. Take care of yourself and be proud of your accomplishments 💗
The whole point of having a decluttered space is so one can enjoy it!!! It makes me happy that you are doing something you enjoy. It also honors me that you are making a scrapbook just for us fans of your channel. Especially happy to see you use your new table!!! Colt is now part of the family and it's good for him to see "Mom" having fun with her hobby. Best wishes fighting off the depression dragon.
Mira!! You printed out some of our comments and are beautifying them? What an incredible gesture of gratitude as well as a healthy brain break for you and interesting content for your viewers! I have no idea if I made the cut with any of my comments, but I still feel the love! I've never heard of a content creator doing anything so honoring of their followers! Wow!
I am always amazed that you can still put out content even when you are depressed. I think pushing yourself to do that and also taking those breaks to do something you enjoy are very helpful in fighting the depression. And what an awesome idea for a scrapbook... your favorite comments from your viewers. I love that!❤❤ I'm getting excited to get together again. And, seriously, if you would rather work on your room if that is overwhelming you, I am happy to help there and then do your craft room after that. I'd love to help you fold and organize all the clothes that you have decided to keep. 😊
Well, jokes on you! You decluttered so of your craft supplies! Decluttering can be fun. It all depends on how you look at things. Keep up the good work! PS There is nothing wrong with doing things you enjoy. You, my dear, are not a fraud.
You have given yourself a magnificent gift by decluttering enough that you can have some creative space again. Having this space will help your mental health so much as you continue peeling.
Oh my, Mira.... I have been a silent subscriber and watched you from nearly the beginning. I went back and caught up on what I had missed. I think you have done an amazing job. A day with a table full of craft supplies so satisfies the soul. You are a very talented wise lady. I love listening to you. Have you ever thought of reading your own children's stories....wtitten and read by you..??? There are treasures in you. ❤
personal little epiphany. we always refer to our projects as "working on...) I don't do that anymore. when I need a break from myself, I play around with, enjoy my... (trains, piano, sewing, knitting...) relax with... I was turning everything into a job. my small change in mindset has helped me enjoy my stuff more.
Decluttering and loving the things that you own are the two sides of the same coin. You do one for the other! As a minimalist of 5 years my favourite thing is not decluttering but finding/loving/using the things I decide to keep. Give yourself grace, you are going to be okay ❤
Those 2 pages are amazing! I'm so glad you took the break that you needed to do something that you enjoy! Just think how many more projects you will be able to accomplish when your spaces are decluttered and organized!!!😀
You probably know this already, but having lots of stuff is a kind of protection, and getting rid of it (even though you’re ready for it) makes you feel vulnerable. So it’s natural to want to pause and take a break, and to feel depressed because of all the loss you have experienced lately. I’m sending you energy, if you wish to accept it, and I wish you well! I love watching your videos and seeing your journey, and this random person across the ocean is rooting for you!
Sometimes we need to declutter our minds and emotions, rather than physical items. It’s okay. Decluttering can be stressful, and we always need to be mindful of that fact. Noticing how we are feeling, and recognizing that we need to take a break is a huge step forward in the entire process. So, Mira, don’t apologize, don’t be sorry, you are doing what you need to do for you! I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished over the past seven months. Just take a look back at some of your earliest videos and you can see how far you have come on your journey. Sending you big virtual hugs and positive energy vibes from Calgary. 🤗❤️🤗
I third that! Ask Bonnie for help! Or at least input. She is great at organizing! And that is really all you may need! Cleaning out the ONE room you are in the most will help so much with your mental health by not having that clutter noise staring at you when trying to rest. Lol. You have inspired me! We have soooo much in common.
I am heading back up there the third week of March to help with her craft room. I definitely want to help in any area of the home that I can, but I know that she's also trying to get Colt trained right now, so I couldn't come up any sooner than the third week of March. We will be together soon and tackle that craft room..... unless she decides the bedroom is more important. I'm down for whatever!😊
Norma here What a lovely idea to dedicate a scrapbook to this decluttering journey you’re on. Not by using before and after photos, but through all the encouraging comments you receive. Yes, take a break. Take as many as you need. Crafting, watching shows you enjoy, playing with the dogs, having a spa day, taking a trip. When you become depressed or overwhelmed, take the time to rest and re-energize yourself. You’re not on a time clock. There is no deadline. Believe me, it will get done and once there, we will all be so proud of you and more importantly, you will be proud of yourself for persevering.
Well, do you wanna know a secret ? I really, really, REALLY appreciated this video: the voice over as well as the music, the crafting part (that i'm fascinated by), the weird angle and the bottle of water BUT what really resonated in me was you telling us that you are tired and are battleing depression and burnout now. We all have been there and will be there in the future so it's good to take time for yourself and do what pleases you. Craft away until you have regained the strength to climb some other mountain. When i have some down time (waiting for the doctor or the hairdresser, etc.) i read a book that i always have in my car for idle situations. Cheers from Italy. Dan
Great comment. As you are a crafter and a creative person…I learned how to Zen Tangle- or Zen Doodle to relax and calm my brain. Well, it worked and it’s still(years later) a go to when my brain and soul need a break. There are many lovely You Tubers who can teach you the beginnings and all you need to start is a thin marker, a pencil and really any kind of paper. My mantra as I do it is “Breathe and Relax” Ahhhh, delightfully relaxing. You have many of us maneuvering our way through similar Towers and Mountains. We all appreciate not only the work involved in going through the decluttering but also the editing. Well done.
Lighten up on yourself. I am so amazed at what you have done. You are entitled to a rest break. You have been grieving too. You are really a great person. We love your personality and courage.
Hello friend! So sorry the black clouds have taken over. But we know that those black rain clouds will give way to sunshine and new growth. I was ashamed when I tried to brush my hair one day this week. As I tried to comb the multiple rats, I remembered that my friend Mira had shared the same problem. And, for a moment, I didn't feel alone. Love and hugs❤.
Let me just say how proud I am of you for sharing your struggles. I too struggle with mild depression. Some days I just turn on videos to feel better, and today it was yours. Believe me you are helping people more than you know. Looking forward to watching your journey with your clutter.
This is exactly what our therapists mean when they say “Be kind to yourself “ Be gentle and understanding. You know treat yourself the way you treat others ❤. 😅 We ALL need breaks. It’s necessary and important. I completely understand when you speak about your old friend depression. I am right there with you. It’s such an uphill battle at times that we need to rest. We have no choice. Just know that whatever it is that you are doing, I am sending you so much love and light❤✨ You ARE amazing!! You ARE stronger than you realize!! And Depression can kick rocks down the road!!😂😂 Big Love❤ -L
Waiting activity: watching TH-cam videos!! You are very talented. Being creative is therapeutic!! I love your pages. When you resume your decluttering, do a smaller project and give yourself an easy win. I like what you said in your t-shirt video - separate into categories, then tackle them one category at a time. How do your eat an elephant? …. One bite at a time.
Dear Mira, you deserve a break after all that hard decluttering and reorganizing work you did in the last months. And you did it! Sitting on a new chair at a clutterfree beautiful table and doing what you love to do is a present 🎁💝🎁💝 you give to yourself. Imagine how it all started and what a lot of clutter mountains you already managed to climb and to remove! I'm so proud of you 🌹 Having a place to sit and do what you love to do, inviting us as your TH-cam friends to join is also a part of your journey. I get a lot of energy by going outside in a park, enjoying the spring sun and watching birds an squirrels 🐿️🐿️🐿️. As you have a backyard and your lovely dogs you should enjoy your time outside as well. If you don't feel the energy for decluttering inside what about a break outside to look how to make some changes over there in the fresh air and the sunlight. You can enjoy time with your fluffs friends and having a new input from outside. Even if you don't like to start a kind of activities outside your dogs will love the time and I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute with them. As the temperatures are rising here in Germany I will clean up my balcony for having a coffee ☕ outside and watching the birds 🐦🕊️. Your videos give me inspiration and bring me into action as well, even I'm not familiar with scrap booking but sewing. Thanks for being you and inviting us to your journey. I enjoy every minute of your videos 💖 Love and energy 👍 from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪
Sooo good to see you scraping again! As always, beautiful work. I love the black lines you drew around the comments. It makes it pop! So proud of you for doing something instead of nothing! And that something you choose was scrapbooking which feeds a part of your soul that needs it! Thank you for including your sidekick the water bottle! Keep up the great work! We all love you! You are enough!
Mira I don’t have a creative bone in my body but I have so much admiration and appreciation for those who do and what you are creating there is a labor of love ❤
I’m glad you are scrapbooking! It such good therapy to do things we enjoy. I also battle depression, it’s exhausting. I am proud to see you have kept your table from becoming a clutter magnet. You are making big changes and deserve a break😊 I play solitaire while waiting😊
You are doing something you enjoy and find meaningful. That's so valuable, and you could think of it as decluttering your mind. Thank you Mira, for talking so candidly about depression, and while in it. It is so very relatable and actually comforting: You are definitely helping a lot of people who find their own experiences put into words by you. And thank you for the "depression tells lies". That is such a good way of putting it. I am going to remind myself of that.
I’m happy to see you doing something you love. It’s important to fill your soul. Depression sucks as it is a tenacious foe. Please know that you are worthy of respect and love. Sending hugs.
I loved watching your scrapbooking video and listening to your voiceover. I have never been a creative person as I don’t have an eye to put things together so I definitely enjoyed your explanation on the principles.
You might not see the progress because you are in the middle of it. We do see much progress. You have been working hard and deserve a break and do something fun. 🎉 Be kind to yourself.😊
This is just the break you need. You truly are a very nice person. These voices are liars. Tell them!! “Those are lies”!!! Say it loud several times if need. You are truly a pure soul
This year is my Year of Doing as well, using up all my art and craft supplies and getting old projects completed 🎉 i’ve done at least one a week so far, 10 projects down! I know you can do it. Decompressing is a very healthy thing, especially when you have years worth of things to go through in such a short amount of time. These things didnt get here overnight, and they wont all leave overnight either so make sure to give yourself grace ❤
Mira, I hope one day you'll consider doing a scrapbook channel! You do an amazing job, and I thoroughly enjoy watching 😊 You've done a great job decluttering, and you deserve a break to do something you love, and that brings you happiness ❤ I suffer from depression as well so thank you for this video! It got my mind off of my negative thoughts 😊 ❤
Mira, we all have times we need a break, and it's definitely okay! You have been on a big emotional roller-coaster the last few months, so you take the time you need for you! You have to take care of yourself first, and you don't have to apologize for it!
You’re doing the best thing for yourself…music and being creative often lift the veil of depression for me. My outlet this week was painting an old desk instead of continuing on with the photo organizing. 💕
Kindly allow you to peel off the clutter of your mind and soul with a craft work, a book, a movie, snuggling with your doggies... and have nice moments with friends and all that makes you happy. Greetings and love from Spain! ❤
I also love the suggestion someone had to write your own stories to read. Maybe instead of seeing it as another loss, see it as a closed door that necessitates trying another door. Hitting challenges means you're doing big things, and that's an indicator of health and progress!
You know, Mira, by working on your scrapbook you are decluttering. You've taken items out of your craft room and are putting them away by making something you will love! ❤ I loved watching this video and seeing the pages together!
So glad that you’re taking a break to do something for yourself! Even though depression is telling you that you haven’t done enough, you HAVE done so very much since you began this journey. I’ve been so impressed and inspired with how you keep going, through very difficult decluttering projects. I’ve never been able to stick to it the way that you have. You are loved and you are making a difference for this community that you’ve built!
Just because you need a change of scenery does not mean you are defeated. You have made great progress, most say decluttering is a continuous process. Keep plugging you’ve got this. Be proud of yourself.
Dear Mira, you have gone through a physically and emotionally exhausting time. You have had much loss with the passing of your dear mom and sweet Cupid. Grieving is so exhausting..and takes an enormous amount of energy, and you had 2 major losses. On top of that going through so many possessions and making countless decisions takes a LOT out of a person. I have gone through these also but not so close together. I admire you so much...your honesty, your raw feelings, your humanity, your depression. Thank you for trusting us. We will hold you lovingly in our thoughts. I am glad you allow us to journey with you. I am also so happy you are working on something creative...something to fill your energy cup that has been so depleted lately. I find even if my creative project makes me tired...it is a "good tired" and i may find joy again to carry on. Oh! And my kitty's antics make me laugh right out loud and that is something that also fills my energy cup too. Laughter is healing, and your humor has helped me when i have felt low...so thank you for that. ❤ Decluttering will wait.
Mira,you are a good person, very worthy, and genuine. Take a rest. You subscribers understand that depression is debilitating. I like that you are taking a break and renewing your creative spirit. You are very creative,smart,articulate,witty,and fun. Depression does fight dirty. Tell that dragon of depression that he had better watch his tail after your renewal of spirit and energy, because you are an irrepressible wondrous force!
So sorry to hear that life has been extra tough this week. So many of us have admired your perseverance and positive attitude but totally understand the need to take a break with the decision exhaustion you must be feeling after your tshirt video. You have done so much work with excellent outcomes. Rest and relax. Enjoy your crafting and socializing. Take a good nap - nothing better.
Mira, You deserve a break. You’re doing a great job. We all need to take a break and do something we enjoy. I have been doing a little decluttering today under my bathroom sink. I had a bout two Walmart bags of things to throw away. I bought a little shelf with a drawer in it. It’s a bit better.
I think with your t shirt declutter it was extra hard because you have a lot of emotional attachment to them. Things we have emotional attachment to are much, much, harder. I did the most difficult first when I started and it was a huge mistake. It really set me back. Knowing what I know now I would never start there.
I'm so glad you found Colt and will give him a wonderful life!!❤ I think this scrapbooking is a wonderful idea. I look forward to seeing it finished. Yes depression is a liar🙄 You have been such an inspiration to me, no matter what keep going!!!!😊
Your dream made me smile so big! 😸 Full disclosure, even if I'm decluttering, I Always have clothes on the end of my bed and I had a dream where I was floating on them like a flying carpet! It was great!
I love how you've done the scrapbooking of the comments. Very nicely done, and I think you absolutely deserve to kick back and access your creative side. It's good for what ails us. Big hugs!
Mira, good on you for taking a rest, you deserve it after seven months of decluttering. What a good idea to do some scrapbooking with the lovely comments from your TH-cam subscribers. I try to read them all and often have to go back to watch the video again because I get distracted! What a great community you have collected in such a short time. Perhaps Bonnie could help with the rest of the T-shirt sorting as it is very emotional for you on your own. I’m so proud of you for even putting all your struggles into videos and sharing with the world ❤🎉❤🎉 Bad luck that the T-shirt sales were not profitable for you, a big learning curve for all of us. You have a lovely speaking voice, calming to listen to so I will be happy to follow you for as long as it takes. Cheers from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
I downsized my home of 38 years recently and it took me six months before I could sell. I’m not a hoarder or collector, but a quilter and did have a lot of stuff! So what you have accomplished in seven months is awesome. You go girl and be kind to yourself we’ve got your back ❤❤❤
Mira its so heart warming to watch you scrapbook your followers comments. What a beautiful gesture. And gosh you have been going solidly for 7 months, you've had two really significant losses and you battled on through. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from decluttering and focusing on nourishing your soul a little. I'm really disappointed to hear about the copyright issue with the books. Like other followers who commented, I'm sure you have a children's story or two in you! I really loved the one video I saw of you reading, it was so soothing. This 49 year old child fell fast asleep at the end of the story! LOL I'm sorry that you're struggling right now but so proud of how you are dealing with these struggles. Take care, lovely Mira. You got this.
I think this could count as decluttering lol. You are using up crafting supplies from the craft room with the added bonus of getting a project completed.
Dear Mira You have more than earned a time out!!! Perhaps thinking of this process as one would if they had surgery to remove something that was needed from body in order to live…. The clutter has plagued your overall health and it’s being removed ( primarily by your own efforts) Self surgery so to speak It’s time to allow some respite before the next “operation” Enjoy the time to do so You bring much good to many with sharing your challenges, reflections, humor and more as you conquer the “crap ton of clutter “🤣and heal from losses You rock!!!
My current waiting time project is a needlepoint piano bench cushion cover. We found this in my mother in law's house after she died. She probably acquired it in the late 1960s or early 1970s as it is one of those that came with the main design all stitched and the purchaser filled in the background. This piece gets worked on during road trips if I am not driving and at square dances between dance tips. I expect that it will be finished in 2027 or 2028. It took me 2 1/2 years to finish the first one of these canvases and it was a smaller piece.
You've been through so much in the past few months. Please go easy on yourself and take your time. Be good to yourself and don't believe the lies depression tells you. I know it's easier said than done. But, you deserve to be good to yourself.
I love how you have such a nice place to work on being creative. With the space being clear there truly is no limit to what you can accomplish ❤. You're doing so good 💯
I’m so proud of you for taking a step back and resting. It’s a big process. I feel super anxious when my comfort piles are gone. It takes a bit to get used to. Doing something creative is a great outlet for those pesky feelings. Thank you for being you! You inspire me.
Hi Mira, I enjoyed your video today, it was nice to see you do something you love to do... I know what you mean about wondering about your found pet, wishing you knew their previous life... we adopted a beautiful black male kitten and I sincerely believe he had very little time with his momma... he did not walk gracefully like a cat, he does not catch himself like a cat.... but we got him early this year... we wanted him neutered asap... we took him to vet asap... he was 6 months, he was fixed at 8 months... he went from 6 lbs. first visit 6lbs. to 2nd visit 8lbs. he is long... and very heavy for me... the girl that had him named him Dahmer, not me... he was a biter we were going to name him Count Dracula and call him Count, but he did not react and we could not remember, so we decided on Dennis the Menace, and call him Dennis, and we remember he answers to it and it works.... our Dachshund Colbie loves him.... needless to say my cat Zazzles a female does not...
Mira, I’m so impressed with your continued bravery. It is so courageous of you to put your feelings out there and judging by the comments, you’re sharing with people who love and care for you. Your voice definitely matches how you’re feeling right now and it’s very noticeable how it picks up when you talk about your boys. ❤️ I’m so glad you have them in your life and so glad they have you to give them their best lives. It’s so helpful to hear your comments about how depression fights dirty. I know you’ll come out feeling better on the other side of this. What do I do during “wait time ?” I watch your videos! I’ll continue to send positive vibes your way and pray that these feelings don’t last long. We love you, Mira, and wish you the best. ❤️❤️❤️
Mira, you’re a guiding light to so many of us. No one would mistake you for a fraud. Your transparency says it all.
It’s a big “win” that your kitchen table was clear and ready to go when you started this paper crafting project. I’m so proud of you!
Gentle hugs coming your way.
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Depression sucks... do what you need to get your mojo back. I believe many here understand what you are going thru, so remember we gotcha. Hugs!
It’s awesome that you can still find joy in your hobbies with your depression because for most people that’s a sign of depression when you no longer feel joy in things you love to do. I’m glad you have this outlet and good healthy way to express yourself and still find laughter with your dogs and stuff. Your clutter will be there when you’re ready ❤
Putting those comments in scrapbook form was a great idea. Your voice over - were you listening to yourself ? You are being your own chearleader, that's great. I think doing decluttering on you tube was the first good idea for yourself. Even through the depession times, you know what you need and are doing it. Hooray !! Now put those pages close to where you usually relax so that you can just pick them up and be reminded of surviving all you have been through lately and that you have alot of support out here.
I think pouring yourself into your creative outlets that bring you rest and peace and joy is what you need to do! There is no shame in taking a break!
I usually start with something creative before decluttering and or cleaning. It gives me more energy! Eventually I bet you’ll be a creative channel giving us ideas and showing us your beautiful work.
friend mira, you’re still decluttering, but this time it’s depression you’re letting go of by doing something you love to do. i have bipolar so i know we don’t actually let go of the bully but we can maneuver through it by believing the opposite of everything depression tells us. big hugs to you 🧸
What a beautiful idea to scrapbook the comments! Love it!
Those pages turned out absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Great job!!!
Mira, “We’ve got you”! We see you, we hear you, and we lift you up!
So far I have watched not quite half of your videos, in 2 days. I have so much love and empathy for you. I am very happy for you and the goals you have set and reached.
You also have an incredible gift for designing scrapbook pages. Once you’ve finished peeling away clutter, you need to let us watch you scrapbook!
Also, the areas I’ve watched you place seasonal decor shows what a great eye for design you have.
Take care of yourself and be proud of your accomplishments 💗
The whole point of having a decluttered space is so one can enjoy it!!! It makes me happy that you are doing something you enjoy. It also honors me that you are making a scrapbook just for us fans of your channel. Especially happy to see you use your new table!!! Colt is now part of the family and it's good for him to see "Mom" having fun with her hobby. Best wishes fighting off the depression dragon.
Mira!! You printed out some of our comments and are beautifying them? What an incredible gesture of gratitude as well as a healthy brain break for you and interesting content for your viewers! I have no idea if I made the cut with any of my comments, but I still feel the love! I've never heard of a content creator doing anything so honoring of their followers! Wow!
You are the perfect person to have saved Colt. You are so sweet and loving to your dogs. ❤❤❤.
I am always amazed that you can still put out content even when you are depressed. I think pushing yourself to do that and also taking those breaks to do something you enjoy are very helpful in fighting the depression.
And what an awesome idea for a scrapbook... your favorite comments from your viewers. I love that!❤❤
I'm getting excited to get together again. And, seriously, if you would rather work on your room if that is overwhelming you, I am happy to help there and then do your craft room after that. I'd love to help you fold and organize all the clothes that you have decided to keep. 😊
Well, jokes on you! You decluttered so of your craft supplies! Decluttering can be fun. It all depends on how you look at things. Keep up the good work! PS There is nothing wrong with doing things you enjoy. You, my dear, are not a fraud.
Seconded! 👍👍 Mira's description of her "voice over self" is probably 89% of her whole. 💗
You have given yourself a magnificent gift by decluttering enough that you can have some creative space again. Having this space will help your mental health so much as you continue peeling.
Oh my, Mira.... I have been a silent subscriber and watched you from nearly the beginning. I went back and caught up on what I had missed. I think you have done an amazing job. A day with a table full of craft supplies so satisfies the soul. You are a very talented wise lady. I love listening to you. Have you ever thought of reading your own children's stories....wtitten and read by you..??? There are treasures in you. ❤
Maybe a story about your sweet Cupid?
Mira, you have a beautiful speaking voice. Reading your own children’s stories would be wonderful!
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Self care breaks are helpful when getting overwhelmed.
personal little epiphany. we always refer to our projects as "working on...) I don't do that anymore. when I need a break from myself, I play around with, enjoy my... (trains, piano, sewing, knitting...) relax with...
I was turning everything into a job. my small change in mindset has helped me enjoy my stuff more.
Decluttering and loving the things that you own are the two sides of the same coin. You do one for the other! As a minimalist of 5 years my favourite thing is not decluttering but finding/loving/using the things I decide to keep. Give yourself grace, you are going to be okay ❤
Those 2 pages are amazing! I'm so glad you took the break that you needed to do something that you enjoy! Just think how many more projects you will be able to accomplish when your spaces are decluttered and organized!!!😀
You probably know this already, but having lots of stuff is a kind of protection, and getting rid of it (even though you’re ready for it) makes you feel vulnerable. So it’s natural to want to pause and take a break, and to feel depressed because of all the loss you have experienced lately. I’m sending you energy, if you wish to accept it, and I wish you well! I love watching your videos and seeing your journey, and this random person across the ocean is rooting for you!
Sometimes we need to declutter our minds and emotions, rather than physical items. It’s okay.
Decluttering can be stressful, and we always need to be mindful of that fact. Noticing how we are feeling, and recognizing that we need to take a break is a huge step forward in the entire process.
So, Mira, don’t apologize, don’t be sorry, you are doing what you need to do for you!
I am so proud of you and what you have accomplished over the past seven months. Just take a look back at some of your earliest videos and you can see how far you have come on your journey.
Sending you big virtual hugs and positive energy vibes from Calgary. 🤗❤️🤗
What about asking Bonnie to help you with the bedroom. You have worked so incredibly hard! Big pat on the back🎉❤
Great idea!!!
I third that! Ask Bonnie for help! Or at least input. She is great at organizing! And that is really all you may need! Cleaning out the ONE room you are in the most will help so much with your mental health by not having that clutter noise staring at you when trying to rest. Lol. You have inspired me! We have soooo much in common.
I am heading back up there the third week of March to help with her craft room. I definitely want to help in any area of the home that I can, but I know that she's also trying to get Colt trained right now, so I couldn't come up any sooner than the third week of March. We will be together soon and tackle that craft room..... unless she decides the bedroom is more important. I'm down for whatever!😊
A “crap ton”, my favorite amount!
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All these SWEET comments, cards really tells ME HOW MUCH WE ALL LOVE, SUPPORT and STAND BY YOU!!!! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TH-camR!!!! 💝
You deserve a spa day - facial, haircut or style and nails or a pedicure.
Norma here
What a lovely idea to dedicate a scrapbook to this decluttering journey you’re on. Not by using before and after photos, but through all the encouraging comments you receive.
Yes, take a break. Take as many as you need. Crafting, watching shows you enjoy, playing with the dogs, having a spa day, taking a trip. When you become depressed or overwhelmed, take the time to rest and re-energize yourself. You’re not on a time clock. There is no deadline. Believe me, it will get done and once there, we will all be so proud of you and more importantly, you will be proud of yourself for persevering.
Well, do you wanna know a secret ?
I really, really, REALLY appreciated this video: the voice over as well as the music, the crafting part (that i'm fascinated by), the weird angle and the bottle of water
BUT what really resonated in me was you telling us that you are tired and are battleing depression and burnout now.
We all have been there and will be there in the future so it's good to take time for yourself and do what pleases you.
Craft away until you have regained the strength to climb some other mountain.
When i have some down time (waiting for the doctor or the hairdresser, etc.) i read a book that i always have in my car for idle situations.
Cheers from Italy.
Dan
Great comment. As you are a crafter and a creative person…I learned how to Zen Tangle- or Zen Doodle to relax and calm my brain. Well, it worked and it’s still(years later) a go to when my brain and soul need a break. There are many lovely You Tubers who can teach you the beginnings and all you need to start is a thin marker, a pencil and really any kind of paper. My mantra as I do it is “Breathe and Relax” Ahhhh, delightfully relaxing. You have many of us maneuvering our way through similar Towers and Mountains. We all appreciate not only the work involved in going through the decluttering but also the editing. Well done.
Lighten up on yourself. I am so amazed at what you have done. You are entitled to a rest break. You have been grieving too. You are really a great person. We love your personality and courage.
Hello friend! So sorry the black clouds have taken over. But we know that those black rain clouds will give way to sunshine and new growth. I was ashamed when I tried to brush my hair one day this week. As I tried to comb the multiple rats, I remembered that my friend Mira had shared the same problem. And, for a moment, I didn't feel alone. Love and hugs❤.
Let me just say how proud I am of you for sharing your struggles. I too struggle with mild depression. Some days I just turn on videos to feel better, and today it was yours. Believe me you are helping people more than you know. Looking forward to watching your journey with your clutter.
awkward angles. you are so funny. that could be the name of your future crafting channel! 🌱
This is exactly what our therapists mean when they say “Be kind to yourself “ Be gentle and understanding. You know treat yourself the way you treat others ❤. 😅
We ALL need breaks. It’s necessary and important.
I completely understand when you speak about your old friend depression. I am right there with you. It’s such an uphill battle at times that we need to rest. We have no choice.
Just know that whatever it is that you are doing, I am sending you so much love and light❤✨
You ARE amazing!! You ARE stronger than you realize!! And Depression can kick rocks down the road!!😂😂
Big Love❤
-L
Hello! Love your idea to print out comments to save. The pages look great! 😊🐦
Waiting activity: watching TH-cam videos!!
You are very talented. Being creative is therapeutic!! I love your pages.
When you resume your decluttering, do a smaller project and give yourself an easy win. I like what you said in your t-shirt video - separate into categories, then tackle them one category at a time.
How do your eat an elephant? …. One bite at a time.
Don't stop, Mira. We're all in this together with you. The music's kind of catchy.
Dear Mira, you deserve a break after all that hard decluttering and reorganizing work you did in the last months. And you did it! Sitting on a new chair at a clutterfree beautiful table and doing what you love to do is a present 🎁💝🎁💝 you give to yourself.
Imagine how it all started and what a lot of clutter mountains you already managed to climb and to remove! I'm so proud of you 🌹
Having a place to sit and do what you love to do, inviting us as your TH-cam friends to join is also a part of your journey.
I get a lot of energy by going outside in a park, enjoying the spring sun and watching birds an squirrels 🐿️🐿️🐿️. As you have a backyard and your lovely dogs you should enjoy your time outside as well. If you don't feel the energy for decluttering inside what about a break outside to look how to make some changes over there in the fresh air and the sunlight. You can enjoy time with your fluffs friends and having a new input from outside. Even if you don't like to start a kind of activities outside your dogs will love the time and I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute with them.
As the temperatures are rising here in Germany I will clean up my balcony for having a coffee ☕ outside and watching the birds 🐦🕊️.
Your videos give me inspiration and bring me into action as well, even I'm not familiar with scrap booking but sewing. Thanks for being you and inviting us to your journey. I enjoy every minute of your videos 💖 Love and energy 👍 from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪
Just want to thank you for the honest voiceover. It got me off my bottom and moving as I have been feeling low. ❤️🏴
Those turned out so pretty. You are an awesome scrapbooker. I could definitely see an ASMR scrapbooking channel in your future.
Lovely scrapbooking project, thanks for sharing Mira
We all need self care and reset from time to time
Sooo good to see you scraping again! As always, beautiful work. I love the black lines you drew around the comments. It makes it pop! So proud of you for doing something instead of nothing! And that something you choose was scrapbooking which feeds a part of your soul that needs it! Thank you for including your sidekick the water bottle! Keep up the great work! We all love you! You are enough!
Mira I don’t have a creative bone in my body but I have so much admiration and appreciation for those who do and what you are creating there is a labor of love ❤
I’m glad you are scrapbooking! It such good therapy to do things we enjoy. I also battle depression, it’s exhausting. I am proud to see you have kept your table from becoming a clutter magnet. You are making big changes and deserve a break😊 I play solitaire while waiting😊
Thanks for being so open and vulnerable! It's so important to listen to the body and mind and rest for a while.
You are doing something you enjoy and find meaningful. That's so valuable, and you could think of it as decluttering your mind.
Thank you Mira, for talking so candidly about depression, and while in it. It is so very relatable and actually comforting: You are definitely helping a lot of people who find their own experiences put into words by you.
And thank you for the "depression tells lies". That is such a good way of putting it. I am going to remind myself of that.
I’m happy to see you doing something you love. It’s important to fill your soul. Depression sucks as it is a tenacious foe. Please know that you are worthy of respect and love. Sending hugs.
I loved watching your scrapbooking video and listening to your voiceover. I have never been a creative person as I don’t have an eye to put things together so I definitely enjoyed your explanation on the principles.
You might not see the progress because you are in the middle of it. We do see much progress. You have been working hard and deserve a break and do something fun. 🎉 Be kind to yourself.😊
This is just the break you need. You truly are a very nice person. These voices are liars. Tell them!! “Those are lies”!!! Say it loud several times if need. You are truly a pure soul
This year is my Year of Doing as well, using up all my art and craft supplies and getting old projects completed 🎉 i’ve done at least one a week so far, 10 projects down! I know you can do it.
Decompressing is a very healthy thing, especially when you have years worth of things to go through in such a short amount of time. These things didnt get here overnight, and they wont all leave overnight either so make sure to give yourself grace ❤
Mira, I hope one day you'll consider doing a scrapbook channel! You do an amazing job, and I thoroughly enjoy watching 😊 You've done a great job decluttering, and you deserve a break to do something you love, and that brings you happiness ❤ I suffer from depression as well so thank you for this video! It got my mind off of my negative thoughts 😊 ❤
Mira, we all have times we need a break, and it's definitely okay! You have been on a big emotional roller-coaster the last few months, so you take the time you need for you! You have to take care of yourself first, and you don't have to apologize for it!
You are smart to take a break. And even smarter for filling that break with something that fills your depleted bucket!
Love to see you enjoying your supplies! ❤
You’re doing the best thing for yourself…music and being creative often lift the veil of depression for me. My outlet this week was painting an old desk instead of continuing on with the photo organizing. 💕
Very creative and pretty! And very impressive.
Changing your inner voice is not easy or simple so your scrapbook will be a force of good to combat it.❤
Kindly allow you to peel off the clutter of your mind and soul with a craft work, a book, a movie, snuggling with your doggies... and have nice moments with friends and all that makes you happy. Greetings and love from Spain! ❤
😂 OMG- the tshirts are invading your dreams! Yes, it is time for a little break 😁 Your project is lovely 🌹🦋🐾💟🐕
I also love the suggestion someone had to write your own stories to read.
Maybe instead of seeing it as another loss, see it as a closed door that necessitates trying another door. Hitting challenges means you're doing big things, and that's an indicator of health and progress!
You know, Mira, by working on your scrapbook you are decluttering. You've taken items out of your craft room and are putting them away by making something you will love! ❤
I loved watching this video and seeing the pages together!
Your scrapbook pages are so good!
So glad that you’re taking a break to do something for yourself! Even though depression is telling you that you haven’t done enough, you HAVE done so very much since you began this journey. I’ve been so impressed and inspired with how you keep going, through very difficult decluttering projects. I’ve never been able to stick to it the way that you have. You are loved and you are making a difference for this community that you’ve built!
I always love your voice overs. You are a kind soul.......
Just because you need a change of scenery does not mean you are defeated. You have made great progress, most say decluttering is a continuous process. Keep plugging you’ve got this. Be proud of yourself.
Beautiful pages and wonderful message. Thank you
There's nothing wrong with taking a step back . Take a breath . Take a break . Xoxo
You're doing Great.
You hang in there Myra! You are worth it! You are a child of God and precious in His sight! He makes no junk!! Praying for you! Love ya, Cindy 💗🌻
You are doing the right thing for yourself ❤
Dear Mira, you have gone through a physically and emotionally exhausting time. You have had much loss with the passing of your dear mom and sweet Cupid. Grieving is so exhausting..and takes an enormous amount of energy, and you had 2 major losses. On top of that going through so many possessions and making countless decisions takes a LOT out of a person.
I have gone through these also but not so close together. I admire you so much...your honesty, your raw feelings, your humanity, your depression. Thank you for trusting us. We will hold you lovingly in our thoughts.
I am glad you allow us to journey with you. I am also so happy you are working on something creative...something to fill your energy cup that has been so depleted lately. I find even if my creative project makes me tired...it is a "good tired" and i may find joy again to carry on.
Oh! And my kitty's antics make me laugh right out loud and that is something that also fills my energy cup too. Laughter is healing, and your humor has helped me when i have felt low...so thank you for that. ❤
Decluttering will wait.
I love the idea that you are printing out encouraging words from us! I hope it helps.
Mira,you are a good person, very worthy, and genuine. Take a rest. You subscribers understand that depression is debilitating. I like that you are taking a break and renewing your creative spirit. You are very creative,smart,articulate,witty,and fun. Depression does fight dirty. Tell that dragon of depression that he had better watch his tail after your renewal of spirit and energy, because you are an irrepressible wondrous force!
So sorry to hear that life has been extra tough this week. So many of us have admired your perseverance and positive attitude but totally understand the need to take a break with the decision exhaustion you must be feeling after your tshirt video. You have done so much work with excellent outcomes. Rest and relax. Enjoy your crafting and socializing. Take a good nap - nothing better.
You are so talented and so awesome, feeling low and still keep going ☺️
Mira, You deserve a break. You’re doing a great job. We all need to take a break and do something we enjoy.
I have been doing a little decluttering today under my bathroom sink. I had a bout two Walmart bags of things to throw away. I bought a little shelf with a drawer in it. It’s a bit better.
I think with your t shirt declutter it was extra hard because you have a lot of emotional attachment to them. Things we have emotional attachment to are much, much, harder. I did the most difficult first when I started and it was a huge mistake. It really set me back. Knowing what I know now I would never start there.
HUNDREDS of emotional decisions. That's hard work!
I'm so glad you found Colt and will give him a wonderful life!!❤ I think this scrapbooking is a wonderful idea. I look forward to seeing it finished. Yes depression is a liar🙄 You have been such an inspiration to me, no matter what keep going!!!!😊
From me and Ralph the blind pug xx
Thank you so much! I appreciate you! Love to you and Ralph.
Your dream made me smile so big! 😸 Full disclosure, even if I'm decluttering, I Always have clothes on the end of my bed and I had a dream where I was floating on them like a flying carpet! It was great!
Taking a break is good for everyone! Thanks for the scrapbooking session. That was fun!
I hope we get to see your project (scrapbooking). Would be wonderful!!
I love how you've done the scrapbooking of the comments. Very nicely done, and I think you absolutely deserve to kick back and access your creative side. It's good for what ails us. Big hugs!
Mira, good on you for taking a rest, you deserve it after seven months of decluttering.
What a good idea to do some scrapbooking with the lovely comments from your TH-cam subscribers. I try to read them all and often have to go back to watch the video again because I get distracted! What a great community you have collected in such a short time.
Perhaps Bonnie could help with the rest of the T-shirt sorting as it is very emotional for you on your own.
I’m so proud of you for even putting all your struggles into videos and sharing with the world ❤🎉❤🎉
Bad luck that the T-shirt sales were not profitable for you, a big learning curve for all of us.
You have a lovely speaking voice, calming to listen to so I will be happy to follow you for as long as it takes.
Cheers from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
I downsized my home of 38 years recently and it took me six months before I could sell. I’m not a hoarder or collector, but a quilter and did have a lot of stuff! So what you have accomplished in seven months is awesome. You go girl and be kind to yourself we’ve got your back ❤❤❤
Mira its so heart warming to watch you scrapbook your followers comments. What a beautiful gesture. And gosh you have been going solidly for 7 months, you've had two really significant losses and you battled on through. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from decluttering and focusing on nourishing your soul a little.
I'm really disappointed to hear about the copyright issue with the books. Like other followers who commented, I'm sure you have a children's story or two in you! I really loved the one video I saw of you reading, it was so soothing. This 49 year old child fell fast asleep at the end of the story! LOL
I'm sorry that you're struggling right now but so proud of how you are dealing with these struggles. Take care, lovely Mira. You got this.
I think this could count as decluttering lol. You are using up crafting supplies from the craft room with the added bonus of getting a project completed.
Play music when you need to - you share enough. Some people won't be happy no matter what. So keep the balance you need. ❤
Dear Mira
You have more than earned a time out!!!
Perhaps thinking of this process as one would if they had surgery to remove something that was needed from body in order to live….
The clutter has plagued your overall health and it’s being removed ( primarily by your own efforts) Self surgery so to speak
It’s time to allow some respite before the next “operation”
Enjoy the time to do so
You bring much good to many with sharing your challenges, reflections, humor and more as you conquer the “crap ton of clutter “🤣and heal from losses
You rock!!!
Hugs Mira. You are so worthy. ❤
My current waiting time project is a needlepoint piano bench cushion cover. We found this in my mother in law's house after she died. She probably acquired it in the late 1960s or early 1970s as it is one of those that came with the main design all stitched and the purchaser filled in the background. This piece gets worked on during road trips if I am not driving and at square dances between dance tips. I expect that it will be finished in 2027 or 2028. It took me 2 1/2 years to finish the first one of these canvases and it was a smaller piece.
A break is good!
You've been through so much in the past few months. Please go easy on yourself and take your time. Be good to yourself and don't believe the lies depression tells you. I know it's easier said than done. But, you deserve to be good to yourself.
We love You Mira. crafting is your go to for peace and sanity. And it will help you get back to work of decluttering and finding your home again.
I love how you have such a nice place to work on being creative. With the space being clear there truly is no limit to what you can accomplish ❤. You're doing so good 💯
big hug to you mira 🤗😘
I’m so proud of you for taking a step back and resting. It’s a big process. I feel super anxious when my comfort piles are gone. It takes a bit to get used to. Doing something creative is a great outlet for those pesky feelings. Thank you for being you! You inspire me.
Have a relaxing weekend!
I can just imagine Colt’s eyes lighting up at the craft room treasure trove 🤩
You’re doing a great job Mira ❤
Hi Mira, I enjoyed your video today, it was nice to see you do something you love to do... I know what you mean about wondering about your found pet, wishing you knew their previous life... we adopted a beautiful black male kitten and I sincerely believe he had very little time with his momma... he did not walk gracefully like a cat, he does not catch himself like a cat.... but we got him early this year... we wanted him neutered asap... we took him to vet asap... he was 6 months, he was fixed at 8 months... he went from 6 lbs. first visit 6lbs. to 2nd visit 8lbs. he is long... and very heavy for me... the girl that had him named him Dahmer, not me... he was a biter we were going to name him Count Dracula and call him Count, but he did not react and we could not remember, so we decided on Dennis the Menace, and call him Dennis, and we remember he answers to it and it works.... our Dachshund Colbie loves him.... needless to say my cat Zazzles a female does not...
Mira, I’m so impressed with your continued bravery. It is so courageous of you to put your feelings out there and judging by the comments, you’re sharing with people who love and care for you. Your voice definitely matches how you’re feeling right now and it’s very noticeable how it picks up when you talk about your boys. ❤️ I’m so glad you have them in your life and so glad they have you to give them their best lives. It’s so helpful to hear your comments about how depression fights dirty. I know you’ll come out feeling better on the other side of this. What do I do during “wait time ?” I watch your videos! I’ll continue to send positive vibes your way and pray that these feelings don’t last long. We love you, Mira, and wish you the best. ❤️❤️❤️