Out with the Old
Life is overflowing with the new. But it is necessary to empty
out the old to make room for the new to enter.
- Eileen Caddy
I’m sure that Ms. Caddy, who recently passed away at the age of 89, had something spiritual in mind when she wrote this. It makes good sense that in order to make room in our lives for new attitudes and beliefs, we first need to cast off the old ones.
Yet the same applies to your physical belongings. How often have you said "I have nothing to wear" as you stared into your full closet? Or had difficulty finding somewhere to store your new purchases? Developing a habit of getting rid of one item for each new one you bring home will prevent this from happening.
Going through your possessions and discarding those that are no longer useful or enjoyable can also serve as a reminder to examine your attitudes and beliefs, and to eliminate those that may be hindering you.
