Clutter represents a deeper issue
It keeps us drained, distracted, and stressed. Thoughts on the ego mind, how we can start letting go, and an easy way to make it manageable.
The internet and smartphones aren't the only reason we're overstimulated.
Too much clutter at home keeps us stuck in our dopamine cycles, making us even more drained, distracted, and stressed.
But I get why it's a problem.
Items represent a memory or hope, making it difficult to let go.
Yet when we do let go, we make space for something bigger and better to arrive.
The hardest part is trusting that something better will come.
And we'll be okay despite the discomfort and pain of letting go.
Feel onboard with decluttering but also nervous?
Do not fear, my friend; there's a way to make this manageable.
4. Declutter
(If you missed the others, here are ideas one, two, and three)
Peggy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., sees clutter as what it is: an ego-mind issue.
In Release: Create a Clutter Free and Soul Drive Life she says:
“If we don’t believe we are enough, we chronically feel unworthy and unsuccessful by society’s measure. If we don’t believe others are enough, we’re never quite sure we are safe, can depend on others, or find our tribe. If we don’t think there is enough, we fear we won’t have what we need or will lose whatever we do have. The not enough of the ego mind creates fear and suffering. And our clutter is this fear and suffering made visible.”
Clutter represents deeper issues.
Why are we not taking the time to clear our spaces?
Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, so we might need to break the project down into smaller steps or ask for help from friends and family.
Other times, it's because we attach meaning and identity to items.
What I can say is that when we invest the time to honor and let go of items that no longer serve us, we'll feel our capacity for creativity expand, and our energy lighten.
When we let go of things we no longer need or feel uplifted by, we create the space for manifestations and who we're becoming.
Otherwise, our clutter keeps us stuck in the past.
In Action
Do one small project a day.
My friend Taylor inspired me with this idea, and there's a reason over 100k people connect with her.
We don't have to declutter in one hour or even one day.
We can chip away one small step at a time.
If cleaning a room feels daunting, commit to one corner or drawer.
This way of decluttering incorporates both feminine and masculine energy.
Feminine because we exercise flowy energy to decide what small project to complete: cleaning the pantry, purging books, or breaking down boxes.
Masculine because we get something done in a goal-like manner that grounds the flightiness of the feminine.
What are your thoughts on decluttering? Share any insights or thoughts here!
Francesca
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Good Quote
Good Question
Move up the ladder to higher vibrations by writing at the top of a blank page:
Do I feel overwhelmed with the amount of things I own? What can I donate?
and see what flows from your pen. No judgment or editing.
Good Thinking
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