9 Destructive Reasons We Cling To Clutter
Perfection is not when there is no more to add
, but no more to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A retired man once told me he loved going camping with his wife because camping showed her how simple life can be without all that bloomin stuff she keeps everywhere!
Hes right!
Our lives are meant to be simple. Our intuition and creativity thrive when given freedom and space. Clutter is a disease. Each moment we ignore the reasons we hold on to things we dont want, those things rob us of energy, health, and clarity. Yes, clutter is destructive!
If youre a clutter-clinger, be kind to yourself. Begin with an awareness of your thoughts and excuses. For starters, read over this list to see if you can find YOUR excuse!
Clutter Excuse #1: Id be a mean horrible person if I
Guilt is heavy gooey energy that convinces us were bad people if we let go of heirlooms, knick-knacks, unwanted clothing or gifts.
These items clutter up our lives and keep us in a comfortable but draining place. And conveniently, we never have to decide what we actually do want in our environment. We become environmental victims. Often, that spreads into other parts of our lives too!
Clutter Excuse #2 I spent so much on it!
Do you punish yourself for having made a bad choice by keeping the item around? Or convince yourself that youre going to get your moneys worth even if it drains the heck out of you?
You wont. And it will.
Weve all done stupid things. And weve all had to let them go. Now its your turn.
Clutter Excuse #3 I might need this someday.
I often wonder how many idle telephone cords exist in the world. Way in the back of old desk drawers. Stuffed on closet shelves. They cant be gotten rid of.
Why?
Because we might need them some day.
Evidently, some day - in spite of technological progress - youre going to need that particular grey phone cord that came in the box with a phone you bought in 1989.
Throw it out. Now.
Same thing goes for: The broken fax machine, switch plates from your first house, and every glass flower vase that came with deliveries.
Clutter Excuse #4 I might do this someday.
I know. I know.
Someday youll take those broken pieces of china youve collected and create a beautiful mosaic birdbath. And youll go through those stacks of magazines and make that collage for your sisters 30th birthday party. (Shes 51 now.)
Now I dont mean to deny you your plans and dreams. However, I urge you to consider experiencing the infinite relief that appears when you let old project ideas go.
Call your sister and tell her the collage aint gonna happen. Buy a mosaic birdbath from an artist who makes her living from creating such treasures.
And then, make space for what you want to do. Dont fill your space with what you should do.
Clutter Excuse #5 I gotta look good to my guests.
CDs. Books. DVDs. Are these items treasured? Or are they simply a prop so your guests will be impressed by your intelligence and diverse tastes?
Remember this: we are motivated by two things: Fear or Love. Which of these keeps you clinging to items because of appearances?
Clutter Excuse #6 I Dont Know Where It Goes.
When items dont have a home, its harder to determine whether or not they are clutter. Some things may seem like clutter like the cute card that your daughter made that floats around from drawer to drawer but theyre not clutter.
Theyre homeless.
Once you start defining spaces for items, then its easier to see when something doesnt fit anywhere and should just get tossed.
Clutter Excuse #7 My thoughts dont have any power. Do they?
Everything has energy. The thoughts you have about the things in your home CREATE energy. If you are surrounded by stuff you keep out of guilt, then your environment holds guilt. If you hang on to stuff given to you by your ex, and you still feel bitter then there is bitterness in your home.
Get it?
Its either fueling you or draining you. If anything triggers you, then that is your barometer. Let it go.
Clutter Excuse #8 But I never wore it!
See Clutter Excuse #2.
Clutter Excuse #9 Theres too much stuff!
Overwhelm can stop us in our tracks. If this article makes you aware that there are lots of items in your life you dont like, then go slow. Schedule small chunks of time each day. It takes time to be clutter-free! But the newfound clarity and lightness are worth it!
by: Christine Kane
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