I have a friend who “declutters” for a living; it doesn’t matter if you are a downsizing senior or an inefficient professional, she’s the master of re-organization. I, on the other hand, am a recycler. I see the beauty in almost everything. I’m not just a saver of stuff per se, but more of a sentimental connoisseur of reusable stuff. So this week, while strung out on DayQuil, I decided to declutter my home and, in doing so, I unwittingly decluttered my mind and empowered my spirit. Let me explain.
Some say we have 50, 60, or 70+ THOUSAND thoughts a day. Looking at my chaos, I wondered how many brain cells I’d burned subconsciously while worrying about the detritus surrounding me. Items evoking the powers of fear, anger, disdain, and embarrassment were all resting in my kitchen cabinets. I found stupidity, failure, and gas pains lurking in my pantry. My bathroom was awash with the scents of first dates and success. Reflecting on my life, while sitting amid the tiny bottles, I wondered where sexy had gone. Determined to make a productive space in my mind, I discarded parts of my painful past, physically crushing and crashing it: I felt lighter, and with the lightness came clarity and joy.
Week after week, I share stories about my everyday life and sometimes not-so-everyday life. I’ve asked you to look up and out; this week, I am challenging you to take a look inside. Inside your cabinets, your office, your home, and your life. What’s lurking in plain sight that can be crushed, crashed, and discarded to inspire great joy? Think about it.
Until next week,
XXOO