Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Cleaning Clutter

I am so happy that the sun is shining and spring has FINALLY sprung.  I know when I think about spring, I focus on the renewing of life and how after the harsh winter everything becomes new again.  So hopefully after our harsh winter, our lives can be renewed too!  
Along with spring though comes the thoughts of "Spring cleaning."  Oh how I hate it.  We have this rule in our home that when you get something new we have to get rid of something old. However; the drawers are full of papers, bills and notes and of course toy boxes overflow.  Needless to say I hate clutter! It takes away from productivity and creates more stress.  Yet every year we are always "spring cleaning." Clutter spills over in all aspects of life our mental, physical and spiritual lives.  I know for myself the winter months brought sadness and depression.  I have cluttered my brain with whys, guilt's and regrets.  Physically  words can not be used because you can  see how much "clutter" is there!!  And well spiritually  I believe that our mental and spiritual clutter go hand in hand.  So...I am challenging  myself  to clean up my clutter in my life.  It just takes up space and leaves less room for the important stuff like God and what makes me happy.  If your reading this I challenge you to do the same and maybe we won't have so much clutter to clean up next spring.
Now its time to start cleaning my clutter!  I HOPE you have a wonderful and blessed day.  Peace be with you!