The process is quite enjoyable once you release your fear and immerse yourself in the experience. Keep in mind it is a process though, you won't change all of it overnight. Many of us tend to cling to the familiar, even if we don't enjoy it or benefit from it anymore. We get stuck in rut after rut, afraid to let go of what we have, because even though it's not great, at least it's ours. Ouch. Toss out anything you don't need, and neatly file away things you must keep.Do you ever get into those moods where you just can't stand to look at clutter anymore and start filling garbage bags? Maybe it's Spring Fever, but I have a deep desire for simplicity lately. One baby step at a time!Start with the physical clutter first, as that is one of the easiest problems to remedy, and one that often causes us to feel confused and stagnated.What do you want to replace these things with? It's crucial to be absolutely clear about that before you begin this process.. Affirm it. It's like asking the universe to fill our glass with sweet lemonade when it's already crammed full of sour lemons. Write it down, and read it to yourself every day. Make a list of the items from above. Ask for it. We need to remove the lemons, wash out the glass, and then specify exactly what we want that glass to be filled with.Will these new circumstances fall into your lap, fully formed? Some may, yes. Welcome it. Know that what you release will be replaced with something much, much better. Fill it with what, you ask? That all depends on your intent. Not just in my physical surroundings, but emotionally, professionally, and spiritually too -- I have been "purging" the unnecessary from my life. Go through your house one room at a time and be ruthless in your cleaning. It's like saying a permanent goodbye to old friends. Be honest with yourself.Wendy Betterini is a freelance writer and web designer who strives to motivate, uplift, and inspire you to make your dreams a reality. If it's no longer serving you, say a tearful goodbye and pitch it." This works on a spiritual and emotional level too. If you haven't used something in the past year, what are the chances you'll need it again in the near future?Once your physical surroundings are cleared, you'll probably find yourself feeling inspired and able to tackle the larger (and more difficult) emotional, financial and spiritual clutter.However, the problem arises when we pray for better circumstances, but we don't make room for them. I know that's a hard thing to consider doing.This is a difficult process, because while certain things are no longer serving me, they did at one time. Work slowly if you have to.
