It’s been interesting to read all of these comments on neatness vs. clutter, since I’ve never really thought much about this topic before. I can imagine either extreme might indicate something more than the obvious might lie beneath the surface.

A friend (actually a TV star my wife knows) who used to run excessively–almost to the point of physical destruction–finally decided to go into therapy, and uncovered the “real reasons” he was pushing himself past the point of no return.

He admitted he really didn’t know why he was doing what he was doing with regard to running, but mentioned terms like “mental clutter” when referring to his situation. It’s been very clear that the revelations he gained from the therapy changed his life for the better, and that’s always a good thing.