Mind, body and soul sessions.

Let go of clutter

Buddhists believe that attachment to material things obstructs happiness and it is this attachment that blinds us, causes suffering, wanting, getting, more wanting, more getting. Does this mean we have to live without material things? No of course not, but we can be more sensible and get rid of the things we don’t need. Clutter is depressing, discouraging, slows us down, and robs us of space which could be used for more useful things. Chucking out stuff we don't need gives us peace of mind. Finally, we can stop worrying about things that don't matter. A good de-cluttering session will free up some room for new things in your live, new ideas, new possessions, a new way of life, a change in your every day behaviour. Now I can almost hear you think, so…..I am only making room to fill the vacant space with new junk so I’ll have to de-clutter all over again? Yes and no! Of course new possessions and extra baggage will fill the vacant space when we aren’t looking, but that’s not all. Elusive things like hopes, lifestyle and feelings will fill the void too. De-cluttering is actually a life-long procedure and I believe that’s a good thing because this means you have to take stock from time to time.

Today, free up some time to attend to some of the things you have been putting off. Look around. What are you hanging on to? Which belongings no longer serve you? De-cluttering is a huge task, so today keep it simple. Start out with something you have been meaning to do for some time now. By doing a thing you have been putting off, you are de-cluttering your brain too. One thing less on your “to-do” list means a bit more breathing space in your head. You can’t enjoy life fully, if you have too much on your “to-do” list. You only will get annoyed by all the things you haven’t done yet. So today, sort through the junk drawer or your pile of junk on your countertop, pay your bills, iron that ever growing stack of clothes, sort out the mail, organize a kitchen cabinet or organize your clothes closet. Create order! Whatever you do, pick that one thing that will give you peace of mind, one less thing to worry about.

When you are done, sit down, stay still and soak up the feeling of relief. Enjoy the feeling and be proud of your accomplishment. Remember this feeling; it might come in handy when you tackle other projects in your home/life.

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Reasons to be cheerful (this is a hard one today. I had big plans but the weather is going to be nasty):
1. Thunderstorms. Although they messed up my plans, I still love them.
2. There is no need to water the garden today…..nature will take care of that.
3. Sunny music. It makes every gloomy rainy day so much brighter.