Spring has finally sprung! And you know what that means—it’s time for me to bring in a shovel to dig my way out of all the paper that’s accumulated in my office.
Spring cleaning rituals have been around almost forever. Some historians believe they started as far back as 3000 BCE. We have always felt called to be in sync with nature as the days get longer and brighter.
This is the perfect time to clean the windows and then open them to let in the fresh air. But you know that. Here are some ways to spring clean your energy.
- Smudge the corners using white sage or palo santo. Move that chair, cabinet, plant stand, whatever it is that never gets moved out of the corners of your rooms and smudge. Start at the floor and let the smoke waft up to the ceiling.
- Make a list of the things that are weighing you down. They can be physical, emotional, or spiritual. They can be people, situations, or things. They can be tasks, habits, or relationships. Take a long look at this list. What can you eliminate to lighten your load? Do it.
- Make a second list, this one of changes you’ve been wanting to make. They could be big, like finally moving to the city that’s been calling out to you. Or small, like updating your wardrobe. Just remember that cutting your bangs is rarely a good idea.
- Sit and imagine what it would be like to be renewed. What would that look like? How does a new beginning feel? If you could have a fresh start, how would it change you? You can have that fresh start. Choose a word or phrase to inspire and motivate you.
While you’re at it, go through your keepsakes and pass on one or two things to someone who’d love them. Donate to a worthy cause, either money or time. Look at your subscriptions and discontinue any you’re not actively using.
The more we let go, the more room we have for something fresh to enter our lives. Let go of the old energy and embrace the new.
This is the after photo. I’d be too embarrassed to show you the before!