17) Organize your books
By Bryce A RaleyDON’T.
I am a self admitted obsessive compulsive person. I am into simple living and have a bent toward minimalism. I like to organize everything I touch. I’m talking my home, our routines, my business, my processes, my creativity, events, projects, fundraisers and anything I can. God created my mind in a unique way. I can literally tell you 95% of the items in our home and exactly where they are at any time. I have a picture in my head of a room and I know where things are especially when they’re out of place.
Lately though, I have begun to realize this isn’t always the best strategy. It’s a comforting strategy for someone who likes order and method. It’s a less stressful strategy when I know where everything is and I can access it immediately. However, what do I gain by organizing my books. Sometimes I have to ask myself that question. I mean after all, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million and even Amazon try to organize books and I don’t believe I’ve ever successfully found a book in Barnes and Noble without the assistance of a customer service rep. So I figure I’m going to let this one alone.
Plus it brings up too many options. Alphabetical by author or name? What about multiple authors and subtitles? What about breaking them up by subjects? What about books I’ve read versus ones I’d like to read? What about reference materials versus devotionals? NO THANKS! I’ll keep them all together on a couple different book shelves and call it a day.
