I discovered that it was a cathartic process that somehow gave us all more freedom psycholigically and emotionally. It was like all that stuff was as much taking space in our head as it was inhabiting our homes.
It also created some more opportunities for us. This happened in several ways:
- We discovered old hobbies, toys, books that we had enjoyed and have started to do them again.
- We cleared out old paperwork and letters. Sometimes these represented old sadnesses or issues that by keeping the letters we had been actually holding onto in our selves. The shredder dissolved these and matters have also been laid to rest ( in the compost heap to be recycled into next years veggies!).
- We have begun re-decorating and redressing rooms that have been rediscovered and making them more user friendly. Everyone is enjoying this part and it is becoming quite a bonding family experience.
- Tidiness and more order is also making everyones life easier. Hopefully those days are gone where a mad hunt ensues regularily for lost of missplaced items.
You do not need to wait for Spring or the New Year de-clutter today and you too can get the benefits.
