That’s how many my sister and her husband packed for their latest apartment move. “That’s a lot!” was my initial reaction. But then I thought about it.
Between the two of them, they’ve racked up almost 60 years of life. So actually, they have just over one box of stuff for every year they’ve been alive. That doesn’t feel like a lot, does it? Could you fit every year of your life neatly into one box?
I’m not sure I could. Physically, perhaps. But what about all the memories, emotions, skills, and lessons? Thankfully, many of those always travel with us. No separate packaging required.
A move is an opportunity to declutter—but not just when it comes to your stuff. It’s great to throw out what you no longer need, but you’ll likely pack most of your physical possessions. But what invisible baggage would you no longer like to carry? Any heavy futures ready to be left behind?
Similarly, you might want to add bubble wrap to some extra-treasured memories. Take your time, move through the space, and really say goodbye to this season. Some events you’ll no longer remember after you leave. That, too, is part of moving.
63 boxes. Too many? Too few? For my sister and her husband, they are just enough to fit everything they need. I wonder how many boxes I’ll bring on my next move.
