When we think of clearing out a closet it is usually things we have collected over time. Some of those things have emotional memories positive and negative, good or bad. We find they have an emotional charge one way or the other. Sometimes it is painful just to look at the item let alone consider picking it up and doing something with it.
Things start to collect and block us from bringing in new things that have new emotional tags good, fresh, positive energy they cant find a home in our closet because there is no room the space is filled to capacity with the old stuff. Emotions we have held on to for years, habits ingrained since childhood, pulling the victim card by repeating the story in our heads of what happened back when poor me, dont I deserve your sympathy?
Removing the clutter, item by item, thought by thought, can and will free up space in your spiritual closet for more the new, positive and deliberate choices that you make today for your better tomorrow.
When we think of cleaning or clearing out stuff, we tend to think of items we no longer use or need. Consider the people around you. Are there people you love to be around and cherish every moment you are with them or speak to them on the phone?
How about those people who after just a few minutes you wonder why you agreed to meet with them or even pick up the phone? Do you feel drained when you are around them? Are they constantly complaining of something or someone? Do they interrupt you every time you try to speak? As though their message is so much more important than yours?
Perhaps a break from seeing them can help to bring a clearer perspective on this connection. Step back and see how you feel. Recall the last time you were with them what was your experience? Some people are best in small doses maybe a few times a year versus a few times a month. Has this connection been life long so they have your history and you have theirs? Are you living in the past with them every time you connect? Do you have common interests of your life today or your aspirations for the future? Or do you relive the past over and over again like a broken record? This may be an indication you are holding on, for the sake of holding on to the past. How can you move forward to the future when you have one foot in the past?
Do you share your dreams and aspirations with someone who tells you how stupid or crazy the idea is? That you cant possibly do that or what are you thinking? Who do you think you are? Are they supportive or discouraging? Are they fearful for you or for themselves? Are they jealous that you have the dreams or aspirations to take a step in your future, when they feel they cant do it themselves? They are projecting their own fears onto you if you succeed, they then have to look at their own perceived failures.
Take stock of those around you who encourage your dreams, lifts your spirits, has a kind word, is an example you can learn from or has a smile that is genuine. Consider releasing those who do not they are on their own path in life. It is not for us to judge or change anyone else.
Lead your life by example and others of the same vibration will be attracted to you. Seek out those that you can learn from, that are willing to share their philosophies on how they attained their happiness, positive attitude or whatever else attracts you to them. This will appear obvious as they will be glowing from the inside it will be reflected in how they carry themselves, their smile and their surroundings.
By Rev. Frances W. Greenspan ... 7/18/09
Make it a point to reflect on yourself and how you may be seen from the outside. What is on the inside that may be a contradiction? Take time to take inventory of your spiritual closet.
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