I think it is about stages of life, happiness, grieving, time of our life, health. Retirement is looming. As a teacher, I have started "pitching' as there are so much "paper, books, magazines, involved to stay current as an instructor." It has been a huge lift and brings happiness to let go this area. At home, I had started the downsizing, visualizing a smaller, one story house, when son 2, wife, and baby moved home. Daughter and grand-daughter may also move in. So it is hard to make plans. I donate to Good will, church and college sales, libraries, charities. I am living "day to day" and "getting ready" for "changes." No answers for anyone. I identify with topic. I thought "war" was "fearful, but "cancer" has been such a wakeup.