Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Jun/July 2019 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 28

GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO PASS ON ITEMS TO SOMEONE WHO WILL ENJOY THEM. BY RELEASING OLD COLLECTIONS, YOU CREATE ROOM FOR NEW BLESSINGS. stamp my foot and declare that you are both resourceful and resilient. How do I know? Because none of us gets to this point in life without a few (or sometimes many) challenges. Have you ever moved? Experienced the death of a loved one? Thought that something was going to happen a certain way only to find out that you were totally wrong? Yep. All of us have faced challenges. When that unwelcome, unsettling transition happened, you had to think of ways to adjust, to manage. That’s resourcefulness. In the midst of the dark time, you persisted. It may have taken some time, yet you emerged. That’s resiliency. Claim your bravery, your resourcefulness, and resilience, because it is already there. I believe that the truth—combined with having the right support and skills—will set you free. If you are burdened by your clutter, you have a choice: to examine the truth of your life now, then align your home and life to match that, or to ignore reality until reality smacks you over the head. Unprocessed 28 www.AspireMAG.net | June / July 2019 life transitions, clutter piles, and ignored feelings don’t just evaporate. They will show up sooner or later, whether you want them to or not. But why would you wait to begin the rediscovery and realignment process? Clarity allows you to make easier decisions, ones that honor you. The process of rediscovery and realignment facilitates a life review to acknowledge key items that have served you in the past. Letting go becomes easier with “letting go rituals” as discussed in Who Am I Now? Realign Your Home and Life. These rituals can include taking a photo of the object, journaling about why the item is special, or creating a photo book to document your collection. Challenge the assumption that you are supposed to keep everything forever. Objects have a life cycle. That might mean a birthday card completes its life cycle once it arrives. Perhaps your collection of butterfly art no longer brings you joy. Give yourself permission to pass on items to someone who will enjoy them. By releasing old collections, you create room for new blessings. What is possible if you listen to what your clutter is telling you? What skills, stuff, and support do you need to pack for your current stage of life? I’m inviting you into this beautiful process of rediscovery and realignment. We are going to have so much fun. Kate Varness, CPO-CD®, COC® - Kate has been helping clients organize their homes and reach their goals for fifteen years. Kate has been featured on TheKitchn.com, local television, and in Family Fun, Parents, and Family Circle. A frequent speaker, Kate published in March 2019 her bestselling book Who Am I Now?: Realign Your Home and Life. She is the mother of three teens and two sweet dogs. Learn more at www.greenlightorganizing.com.