One of my favorite things to do when I am feeling
unmotivated is to clean out one of my closets. There is something miraculous that
happens, both internally and externally, when I surrender to this lovely process
of creating empty space. I become surprisingly ruthless with regard to paring
down and eliminating “stuff” that I haven’t used or worn in the last year,
neatly packing things in containers to give to others. I refer to this clearing away process
as “transferring energy.” Perfectly good items that seemed like a good idea at
one point in time are passed on to others who can utilize and derive pleasure
from them. Externally, I wind up with both a practical and aesthetically pleasing
result - uncluttered, organized closets that contain the essence of what is truly
needed.
The real magic, however, takes place internally. Through
engaging in this “energy transfer” process, an opening occurs to reveal
something that I previously wasn’t even aware existed. In addition to feeling
energized and motivated, creativity emerges from deep within. Any project that
I might currently be struggling with somehow comes together in my mind’s eye. Connections
and possibilities, previously obscured from view, are elegantly revealed as I
literally and metaphorically clear out the clutter.
What is your personal version of clearing out the clutter?
Janet
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