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In my books I have discussed letting go of fears and expectations so we can move forward to new levels of consciousness. As well as these vital changes it is essential to let go of “things” – material possessions – that no longer give us joy or have a purpose in our lives.
Beginning the Clearing
This new year has begun for me with a cleaning out of “stuff” I have accumulated over many years (and I still have a long way to go!!!).
January began with the arrival (for a holiday) of my wonderful son Digby and his lovely family from their home in New Zealand. We discussed our plans for the year and I stated my aim to thoroughly clean out my rooms of unnecessary clutter (having been made acutely aware of this when preparing for the arrival of these five extra family members in my home).
A few days later Digby gifted to me a book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying’ by Marie Kondo. It is of great assistance to help discard what does not bring joy or is no longer necessary.
Progress and Clarity
So far I have given away clothes, a child’s travel cot that has not been used for about eight years (and is now being well used by a good friend when her grandchild stays with her) and discarded many toiletries, old much appreciated birthday cards from years ago etc, etc. An old laptop computer, cords and broken well loved cameras have gone to an electronic recycling depot. I feel I am just beginning in my clean out!!!!
In this clearing out I am feeling clearer in my thinking, feeling and planning for the year ahead (despite extremely hot weather here in Perth at the moment!). It is helping me to see the next “level” needing to be cleaned out, such as files of old courses and workshops I have attended and books I have read along the way to help me discover more about the meaning of life! They were important and valuable at the time and I am extremely grateful for having had access to them (workshops and books). I see them as material for primary/high school learning and now I am enjoying university level learning – perhaps it is the same material but at a more complex/deeper level!
So why keep what has served me well but is no longer necessary?
Invitation for Magic
So I suggest, if you are in need, begin the task of clearing and discarding all that is no longer useful or joyful in your life and this applies not only to possessions but people, habits, fears and expectations. It will help to change the energy of your surroundings, circumstances and personal being to that of purity, clarity and readiness for magic to arrive. You are inviting it in by your actions and intention. Enjoy!
Warm wishes and happy sorting!
Merriene
February 2016