“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions” Barbara Hemphill
Clutter is anything we don’t need, want or use that takes our time, energy or space and destroys our serenity. Besides taking up physical or mental space, clutter can block new opportunities and keep you locked in the past. We may be selective in some areas but not in others. Objects may be spread over or squeezed into drawers, neatly stacked or stowed in storage.
Our clutter seems to have a life of its own, to multiply without any effort on our part. As a result, we may feel overwhelmed, controlled by our possessions, and/or doomed to be hopelessly disorganized. No matter how we deal with our clutter, it can be a source of pain and shame to us and to those we live with.
Despite this suffering, we fear throwing things out. We think we might need it, fix it, or wear it in the future. We don’t want to be wasteful or ungrateful. We don’t know what to keep and what to discard. How much is enough?
Decluttering is not merely eliminating but gradually transforming our space to surround ourselves only with things that express our purpose. It means turning something useless into something useful, creating more room, being more honest in our relationships, eliminating distractions and simplifying our lives to find our spiritual roots.
Although we may cling to our clutter, we really crave for our life to be surrounded by beauty, order, serenity, balance and harmonious relationships. Getting rid of our physical, mental or spiritual clutter is a process that can be obtained.
Jessica Jimenez
Healing Spaces DC