“The process of clearing clutter is all about letting go. Not just letting go of your belongings-that is only the end result. The most important thing is learning to let go of the fear that keeps you holding on to them after it is time to move them on their way.” Clearing Your Clutter With Feng Shui”, by Karen Kingston
Letting go. This is difficult for many of us. Our belongings can take a life of their own. How many of you have kept something just in case you may need it someday? Or you kept something because it was a gift from your mother in law? I bet there are some nodding heads right now.. Because it’s true. We have many excuses of why we keep what we keep.
In the chapter of Letting Go, there are two key points I want to share, they include Just Passing Through, and Let go of Fear.
Just Passing Through- “Just because you own something, it doesn’t mean that you have to keep it forever.” This is so true. In our lives, I believe we go through different chapters. Life is always changing and it does not look the same from chapter to chapter. If something does not fit you, you no longer like it, you never did like it, then give yourself permission to let it go.
Let Go Of Fear- The book states people hold on to clutter because they are afraid to let it go. They are afraid there may be consequences or regret later on. It can be very emotional to let items go. What I love most about this section is this: “Love and Fear cannot exist in the same space, so everything you are holding on to through fear is blocking you having more love in your life; clearing it allows more love to start pouring in. Fear stops you from being who you truly are and doing what you came here to do; clutter clearing brings you greater clarity about your life purpose.” She goes on to say it gives you freedom and this is the best gift you can yourself. I love this! This is really something to think about. Looking at this process as a gift to yourself and to your family is truly a great way to see it. This attitude can be the motivator that keeps you going!
Why do you keep what you do? Have you ever gotten rid of something and then regretted it later?
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Happy Organizing!
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