[quote=flyer]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.[/quote]
Exercise addiction is interesting, lots of overlap with food addiction/ eating disorder/body image/self image problems and all that lurks below that. None of us are completely immune from some aspects of this combination of things. It’s great that your running friend sought help.
I agree about the extremes, There area as many miserable neurotic tidy people as there are people who are so messy that they are embarrassed to have people over. Good point.
I look at some of these perfect houses , perfect inside and out and I would be embarrassed if I lived in one of them. They look like a boat load of energy went into staging them even when people live in them. We are not our houses our family is not our house.
Sometimes disorder is bliss. I can recall times when the bed was piled with clothes from the dryer and I was super tired and just jumping in it and sleeping for as long as i wanted waking up super relaxed in this pile of clothes it was awesome. Get a cup of coffee and jump back in and turn on the TV! Luxury!
