Sometimes in life we have to make tough choices if we want to grow and live the life we know we are meant to live. We may have to give up a part of ourselves that we have grown comfortable with, even if we know that it isn’t the self we want to bring on our journey. I was watching Peter Walsh’s decluttering show the other day on the OWN Network, and I love his approach to physical clutter. He first has you create a vision for your room. Then you only bring in the things that reflect that vision. Everything else has to go. I was thinking that this system could also be applied to mental and emotional clutter. Let’s try this exercise together: Think of the person you strive to be: your best self. 
Now create a vision for this new self.
How do you look (e.g., peaceful, radiant, rested) What do you think about (e.g., the present moment, happy and positive things)? What kind of friends do you surround yourself with (e.g., supportive, nurturing)? How do you spend your days (e.g., reflecting, laughing) What else can you visualize about this new self? Take some time with this and get as specific as you can. Write it all down, and then hang it up where you will see it frequently. Once you are clear on your vision, you can start the process of decluttering all of the emotions, thoughts, activities, friends, etc. that no longer fit into your current vision. This can be a painful process, and change can be hard. If you keep your vision at the forefront, though, and remind yourself that in order to grow into the person you know you can be, you will need to let go of the person you have become. (At least parts of you.) It’s your rebirth – and it’s a beautiful thing! Goodbye to you. And hello to you.

Do you ever think about what were you like as a child? 

What did you like to do for fun?
Did you like playing indoors or outdoors?
Did you have a lot of friends or just a few close friends?
What did you spend your time thinking about?
What did you want to be when you were all grown up?

Sometimes the responsibilities of being an adult can lead us away from our path – we take the safe, secure road, which isn’t always our true calling.

If you ever sense that something is missing in your life or if you ever think that maybe things didn’t More

Imagine that you are climbing a very tall mountain. You are struggling to take each step, and all you see is the peak far, far away. You keep going though – one step at a time. And after awhile, it might feel that the peak isn’t getting any closer, and you feel so tired and aren’t sure if you can take another step. When this happens, look down for a moment. Notice how far away the ground is. Realize just now far you have already gone – how much progress you have made.

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