Motivational Whisperers

I have worked with people from all around the world who also have clutter challenges.   This seems to be part of the human experience; for many or most.   We went through the 80s and 90s where more and bigger was better. It was a better economy and credit was easy to get.  People were moving up into bigger homes and bigger homes mean more things.  Very few people saw what was ahead in the upcoming years. 

Most of us just have too much 'stuff' and do not have the organizational know-how to keep things in order.  We may be too busy or have never learned the skills to have a place for everything.   Many times, however, a challenging life situation such as a long-term illness or crisis in the home creates a cluttered and chaotic environment.   Many professional organizers see this time and time again.  There is also many hoarders in the world which is the most challenging situation for professional organizers.  If you have watched the TV show, "Hoarders", you know that this situation goes beyond clutter and disorganization.   Both professional organizers and counseling support is needed for hoarding situation.

How did I get so much stuff?   That is a question I, like many, ask ourselves on a regular basis.  My own personal challenge brought a time of major clutter and disorganization in my life and home; specifically during my time of caregiving for my late husband.   I am still in the process of getting rid of things and reorganizing my life and physical stuff.  It takes a lot of time and energy to do this and this is where a big part of the commitment comes in.  Any spiritual work is like peeling the layers of an onion.   We continue to go deeper and deeper.  As we release physical things from our life, we receive greater openness for abundance and prosperity to move into these spaces. 

Spiritually we are being called to clean out within and without, and to lighten up and let go.  We are being asked to focus on the priorities in our life and simplify in every area of our lives.  We are being called to know a deeper understanding of who we truly are and in this knowingness, letting go of anything not serving our higher purpose is required. 

Here are some tips for taking control of our lives through de-cluttering and creating the space for more abundance and prosperity.

Step 1.   Take an honest look at what’s going on in your life.  Our outer world is a reflection of what is going on within us.  Like a mirror, it reflects back to us what is going on in our inner world.  If our outer world is messy, clutter, disorganized, we want to look at our spiritual world. How much joy, peace, abundance and prosperity are we allowing into our life? 

Where is there clutter in your home, office, thoughts, lifestyle and even relationships?  Each and every one of us have some clutter and disorganization and our own comfort level with it.  Some people have a very small threshold for clutter and a cluttered desk is challenging to them.  Most of us are probably in the middle between that level and hoarders.  If you truly see yourself as a hoarder, when you are ready, find a professional organizer and if needed a counselor to help you to make the changes. 

Step 2:  Decide on your why.  What would you like to receive in your life?   Abundance and prosperity come in many ways.  Is it peace of mind and simplicity?   Are you looking for relationship blessings?  What about more time to focus on the important things in life?  Would you like the space to do more things you truly enjoy without having to clean knickknacks?   Meditate and contemplate on what new doors of opportunity would you like to experience.  The why will keep you moving forward and get you to letting go with more ease and to meet your goals. 

Step 3:  When you are ready to make changes, take one step at a time.  Professional organizers recommend taking one room at a time; usually one drawer or closet at a time.  As you see the progress, reward yourself; but not with bringing in more stuff.  

Step 4.  As you work through releasing your stuff, create bags and boxes sorted for charity, for trash, for freecycle and if needed, a not sure pile.  Get rid of the boxes and bags immediately.  When it is gone, we rarely if ever miss it.  See your goods going to someone who will use and enjoy your items. 

Step 5:  Ready to begin.  See this as a part of your spiritual evolution, because it is.  You are becoming more within.  As we let go of more on the outer realms, our Light grows brighter and we open the space for more joy, peace, tranquility and abundance and prosperity in every area of our life.

Namaste!   I salute this Light within you.

Suzanne Rose Lubkowski, International Intuitive Life Coach, Reiki Master, located in Washington, D.C. area

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