Time to CLEAR IT OUT!
Time to CLEAR IT OUT?
Yes, I am talking about the clutter. Do you have clutter? I know I do. Let’s face it – clutter is a natural byproduct of being human and living on the earth plane. Accepting this fact is the beginning. Accepting that my environment is simply a reflection of my life up until now, a reflection of what has happened to me and what is going on inside me is vital. There does not need to be shame or blame in looking at this picture. That would only keep me stuck and lead to further distraction. In order to step into the present I must be willing to open my eyes and look at it. There is great power in being accountable as the creator of my life and my world. My old things, my old patterns, my old relationships reflect who I have been, what I have built or what I have avoided. It is MY PAST!
So it is time to clear the clutter of the past and open space for something new. We all know that wanting to clear the clutter and having the ability to do so are different steps. The attachments to the past can be strong. It is much easier to put it off for another day, weekend or month until another year has gone by. We need an easy way to start and a reason to keep going.
Here are two ideas to make it SIMPLE.
SEE IT
What is one area or one thing that you know you are ready to let go of?
How would this same area look, feel or function with less?
DO IT – The easy approach.
Take one hour in one area of your space and clear out:
2. Anything that isn’t yours
3. Anything that doesn’t belong there
DO IT – The challenge approach
CLEAR OUT one thing each day for 30 days. The one thing can be small or big. It can include:
2. A belief or pattern
3. A past time relationship
One of the biggest blocks to creating something new is when we are full of the stuff that is now past time. It takes courage to let go but it is the only way to open up space. Sometimes just having the willingness to let go and starting into action will create a movement that takes on a life of its own. The universe shows up with all kind of support and inspiration.
So join us at Clear & SIMPLE October 1-30 for our first annual 30 Day CLEAR IT OUT. Everyone will tell their stories and help each other. I will be sharing a video each day of the one thing I am letting go of. Let’s all join together in this last quarter or 2011 to clear out the clutter of our past and see what we can create next! Marla Dee
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Photo above is Gabrielle Fishman, Professional Organizer and owner of GO, Gabrielle Organizes see wwww.gabrielleorganizes.com

