Chores for the benefit of others...

[Tuumble]

We are in the process of selling our house and to put our property in the best possible light we set too to making it look the best we could muster.

This brought to light some interesting thoughts...

• Why is it that we strive to make our home look more attractive for the benefit of someone else and not us?
• Why didn't spend the time doing this anyway when our home is our place of sanctuary and security?
• Why are we concerned what others may think of us when how we live our lives is of no business of anyone but ourselves?

It's the same if you sell your car. You get the wax polish out and you vacuum in every nook and cranny to make it spotless but you rarely, if ever, do it for yourself.

I have noticed how much calmer we are as a family when we recognise the effort we have collectively put in to make our home something of which to be proud. It's also very rewarding to know that we won't have depression thrust upon us when walking into a room because there's a load of chores to do.

We are also safe in the knowledge that should anyone turn up without warning we can welcome them in with open arms rather than direct them to a place in the house that causes the least embarrassment.

Thoughts?

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by Tuumble

Thoughts?

Basic salesmanship my dear Watson...

If your house or car look all nice and clean... you'll get more money for it...

Man... sometimes I can't believe how smart I am... even if my wife don't think so...

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