Using Feng Shui to Clear the Clutter

Ridding yourself of clutter (even things which were once of
value to your life) makes room in your life for what you really
want and need now, at this point in your life.
Ten Tips for Eliminating Clutter
1. Use the Ultimate Clutter Test ~ Does it lift your energy?
Do you use it? Do you love it? If you answer no to these
questions, it's time to let it go.
2. Give yourself a miniature energy shift ~ Set a kitchen
timer for 30 minutes and clear a small area such as a kitchen
drawer. You will probably find you are feeling more energized
and might have trouble stopping!
3. Put things away within 30 seconds of using them.
~ How many times have you tossed a magazine on the table,
intending to get back to it? Is it still on the coffee table?
Just for today, put everything back in its place.
4. Throw things away often ~ 80% of what is stored or saved
is never used again - that applies to papers, clothes, magazines etc.
Maybe it's time to clean out those old files stored on your
computer or your desk?
5. Make a list of all the unfinished things in your life
~ This could include letters or phone calls you need to make,
someone you need to apologize to, an appliance that doesn't work.
Then set out to complete these things. They have all been draining
your energy.
6. Do a little clutter busting every day ~ Sort mail daily and file
your paperwork. Have a place to put things so you don't waste time
looking for your keys etc.
7. Get rid of old clothes ~ Ask yourself these questions:
Do my clothes represent who I am now? Do they make me
feel good about myself? If your closet is filled with clothes you no longer need, donate them to charity. Open up space in your closet for new things to come in.
8. Clean out your cupboards and refrigerator
~ Do you have any non-perishable items that you know you won't eat?
Donate them to a food bank or offer them to your neighbor.
Get rid of outdated food items in the refrigerator and give it a
good cleaning.
9. Donate books that no longer serve your needs
~ Aim to have a collection of books that represent you as you
are today, not who you were in the past.
10. Think before you buy ~ The next time you go shopping,
ask yourself before you buy something, "Do I really love this and need it?"
As you identify and release your clutter, you free up the energy
held there for more constructive purposes. Your life may take off
in ways you never thought possible.
Clearing your clutter is essential in Feng Shui. What you want
is available to you, but there may be no room in your home and
life for it! Letting go of what no longer serves must occur before
more treasures can come into your life. Releasing clutter can help
you clear life patterns which do not serve you any longer.
The simple act of clearing clutter can transform your life by
releasing negative emotions, generating energy, and allowing you
to create space in your life for the things you want to achieve.
Begin today by choosing one area to begin with, such as a counter
top that has accumulated an entire month of junk mail.
You'll get more, I promise! Keep the clutter-busting simple.
If you look at the whole picture, you might become overwhelmed
and not do anything. As you eliminate the clutter from your
environment, visualize what it is that you are making room for.
This will begin the process of manifestation.