Seasonal Cleansing for Renewal & Rejuvenating the Spirit!

Spring cleaning is off to a slow but steady start at my house. It can easily become overwhelming when looking at the big picture, so take my advice: start small! Even if that means starting with the junk drawer. You will gain satisfaction, which is exactly what we need to keep going. 

Each of us is living in a time of our own personal transformation. In essence, we are creating alchemy with our thoughts and ideas as they flow into everything we do. As I embark on my own clutter-clearing journey, it's not so easy to let go of things I've carried with me from home to home and season to season. 

Could it be a part of our need for connection to a certain time in our life or a precious moment we would have held on to? 

It's the sentimental things I keep in a beautiful carved wooden box. The box itself is a keepsake, and everything in it is precious to me, though not something I need to look at each day. 

If you're like me, it's hard for you to let go of the sentimental stuff, the parts that imprint themselves into our hearts. I haven't been able to let it all go at once, yet each year, I get rid of a little bit more, only to keep my most treasured memories.

While we declutter our space, we also declutter our minds. One of the most insidious forms of clutter can be our thoughts. The words we repeat to ourselves hold power, and we tend to believe them. Often, without realizing it, we might replay the same messages over and over again. In yoga, we practice being the observer of our thoughts, and since we are not our thoughts, it's the perfect time to let them go and replace them with positive messages. 

Are there thoughts you're repeating that do not serve you? Take notice and replace it with a positive affirmation.

Is there a situation or relationship in your life that needs an upgrade? When we let something go, we are embracing change and releasing stagnation. We are releasing the past and embracing the future. 

"Letting go is not a one-time thing. It's something you have to do every day, over and over again." ~ Andie McPhee from Dawsons Creek

Modern-day alchemy is living in balance in an unbalanced world. It is connecting with nature, others, and the truest part of ourselves. In essence, we are creating modern-day alchemy with the thoughts we choose, the words we speak, and the energy we extend into the world.       

How do we create modern-day alchemy?

• We allow ourselves the gift of stepping back, inviting in quiet, and simply "be"   
• Become aware of your thoughts ~ they create your reality  
• Declutter the mind through breath, meditation and prayer
• Go within and trust your intuition
• Connect to yourself through yoga, nature and mindful movement
• Enjoy your favorite daily rituals – tea, coffee, Epsom salt baths, aromatherapy, your favorite skin care, your favorite music, walking in nature; make your favorite part of the day a ritual
• Place fresh flowers and your favorite candles in your home, office
• Write yourself a note (like you're writing it to your best friend) and place it where you see it often
• Rekindle your intention
• As we continue the practice of building self-awareness, we are building resilience and emotional intelligence
• Repeat!

I hope you've found a little inspiration from this and that creating more space in your life supports you in feeling lighter, and remember the journey is the reward!