There is a lot to be
said for clearing out clutter. What is clutter? Clutter is often
unmade decisions... unanswered questions...like where should this
go?..do I still want/need that?...could someone else get more use out
of it? Passing things along that one no longer uses makes space for
moving forward. It also brings a new energy, not only to you, but to
your space.
How do I know?
Because I've done it. I had a space I hadn't used in years. It was my
former pottery studio. An injury led to my having to quit making
pottery and deciding what to do with everything was, well, depressing
and overwhelming. The building sat idle for years, gathering dust and
mud dabber nests. I was outgrowing the bedroom I had converted into
an art studio and the solution was just outside the backdoor.
Late last fall my
husband and I took a deep breath and began the task of clearing and
cleaning out the building. We sold some equipment, donated items,
threw some away and organized what we wanted to keep. Once that was
done, we cleaned the building from top to bottom, while discussing
what changes needed to be made to convert it into an art studio. We
added insulation, paneling, lighting, and a new sink. Once it was
painted, it was time for more practical shelving and climate control.
By the middle of January, my husband, who was the designer, builder,
plumber and contractor, handed me the key. (Yes, I DO know how
blessed I am!)
A force was set in
motion the day we determined to clear out that space. With the
clutter gone and things clean and organized, I felt my creativity
begin to expand. An added benefit is that it spilled over to my
husband, too! It began with making a decision not to hang on to
things no longer needed and made room for untold possibilities.
