Why is it that we accumulate so much 'stuff'?
Drawers, shelves and cupboards, under the stairs, in the attic or basement, any spare spaces seemed to get filled up with evidence of our past interests, holidays, hobbies, friends, studies and the connections we've had throughout our lives.
Most of it has no current interest and, we recognise, is unlikely to inspire us again but we do tend to hold on to the detritus of our lives.
Why is it so difficult to let go of?
Clutter is one of the easiest ways of getting in touch with issues that are still to be completed. It is drawing our attention to issues that are still emotive and that we need to do some work on. If that part of our lives were complete then we wouldn't need to hold on any more.
I hold onto things for various reasons. There is one area in particular that I struggle with because I still hold anger and disappointment around that part of my life. I trained as an artist in my mid 20's and I really felt that I could be successful and was committed to that as my life path. I was bitterly disappointed at getting a 2.2 for my degree and felt that it was personal (I didn't engage with the tutors with much deference, or spend any time in the pub with them). I then spent 5 years trying to make a living out of painting uncompromising, unsalable paintings which I thought were brilliant (I actually still think they're brilliant but that's neither here nor there).
So now I have a basement full of large paintings that I'm not willing to let go of because I still have an emotional attachment to that ideal and I still have anger at not getting the acknowledgement I felt I deserved from my tutors.
Any area of clutter has a story, there is a reason we can't let go of it. However, when we are ready to do some letting go, this is an area that Flower Essences can bring some light to.
Australian Bush Flower Essence 'Bottlebrush' is particularly helpful for clearing out the old. It is very much about major life changes and letting go of old, outmoded patterns. 'Boab' is also relevant, particularly to do with family patterns and if we tend to repeat our past experiences
The Alaskan Flower Essence 'Sweetgrass' is another powerful aid to letting go, particularly letting go of anything held on the etheric level. It is to help bring lessons and experiences to completion and so is ideal in this situation (for me). It is one of the Essences in the Alaskan 'Purification' combination and this Sacred Space Spray is a valuable place to start any clutter clearing process. Another constituent of Purification Essence combination is Black Tourmaline. It talks about releasing toxic energy from the mind and emotions.
Not sure if I'm quite ready for it yet though, I think I'll hold on to that particular area of clutter for a bit longer. You never know, I may yet be 'discovered' (and proved right).
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