Some Thoughts on Decluttering
I’ve been doing some serious clutter clearing over the holidays. In getting myself prepared for the upcoming move, I’ve started thinning out my boxes of paper and research notes that have been stored in the closet. Through looking at old papers, old photos, and other stuff that came from my Dad’s house and has been stored here, I’ve learned a few things about myself.
The best discovery so far is that my little trip down memory lane has given a massive boost to my self esteem. The worst thing about being emotionally abused is the total feeling of self worthlessness that is left even after the abuse stops.
In seeing photos of myself in younger, thinner, and happier versions I realized that I was never as bad as I let my abuser lead me to believe. I also realized that I’ve done some pretty special stuff in my life that not very many other people ever have.
I also realized that I’ve kept way too much junk from my past and if I’m really going to have a fresh start this time around, I am NOT taking it all with me. I’m working on a ration of 3 boxes trash to 1 box keep. And man, is my shredder gonna be working overtime.
The really cool thing is that just as I thought maybe I was on to something special, I found about about Stephanie Bennett Vogt and her book, Your Spacious Self: Clear Your Clutter and Discover Who You Are. Imagine that! I haven’t had a chance to pick up a copy yet, but you can bet it’s moved to the top of my buy list. I really love her definitions of spaciousness and what it feels like that she has posted on her blog. “Getting into a warm bed after taking a hot salt and soda bath” is one that’s sounding really good right about now. 
I still have a long ways to go in my decluttering project here. But so far I’m really happy with what I have done and what I have discovered. And I’m really happy I’ve discovered Stephanie’s site in the process.
What are your thoughts on clearing the clutter as a tool for self discovery?
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