Baggage

I've spent the last two days packing for my daughter as she and her hubby prepare to move this weekend to Goderich. Like so many of us they have a place in their home filled with boxes unopened from the last move.

It struck me that we people have so much baggage. Physical, that we take from place to place and emotional that we carry everywhere with us. Why do we have such trouble releasing and letting go? For me, I'm moving into a place of faith knowing that the book I just couldn't let go of "in case I need it again" I can let go of.

Why? Because I can trust if I need it in the future it will be provided for me at that time. In the meantime I can release it and let others enjoy it...others who may need it now when I don't.

Lastly, if I've ever seen proof you can live without your stuff just watch the news showing the homes destroyed by Sandy. People can survive losing their stuff what's important are the lives that survived.

Pic.. Is there a room in your home filled with "stuff" that if you cleared it, could be a space people could enjoy? Maybe a room for quiet prayer and meditation? Just for today begin decluttering.