After 24 years in homes, I have come to many conclusions. First of all, there is simply no such thing as a perfect home. There may be perfect moments but a perfect home is a stressful and unattainable goal. Some homes are full, some are almost empty, some dancing with people, some are peaceful, some are stressed and some are funny but perfect- nope!
Have you ever heard the expression, "your home is a reflection of yourself"? This would be like saying I am a little white house, built in the 1960s. That is silly- of course I'm not a little white house. Houses give us a reflection of where we are at the present moment. I do believe our homes can be great teachers. I can always tell when I'm too busy or too rushed- I start throwing my shoes in my closet. When I see a pile of heels and laces, it is time to pause and breath!
Just like our bodies we are always in search of balance. Our homes surround us, keep us warm, safe and let us rest. Our homes are where we can be free to express our lives and enjoy our families and friends. Sometimes our homes- just like our bodies- get a little out of balance. They can get stressed and even sick. Our homes are living structures, there is no such thing as perfection or completion. They are every changing and in search of balance
Growing up we lived on a farm with cattle. I always found it funny, that when a pen was empty of cattle it would quickly start falling apart. Homes and pens need life and movement. Seasons chance, energy changes and our lives change every day. Using our homes to re-connect to ourselves is one of the simplest ways of finding our balance. Using clutter clearing as a way to find your personal balance gives you the added benefit of accomplishing your to-do list at the same time!
If your life or home feels a little out of balance, pause a second and breathe. You are probably judging your life and home too harshly. Take a few minutes and clean out a drawer. The little tiny act of cleaning out often gives us comfort and de-stresses our beings!
Wishing you a home that nurtures and a life that flows with the seasons.
Denise
