SPRING CLEANING

by Stephen Nakamitsu

The topic of conversation came up over coffee, at one of those late night coffee joints we favor when a reality check is in order…

“I’m going to have a good year!” declared my friend.

“Do you know what you’re going to do for this to happen?” I asked.

“Well…” she mused. “I don’t know.”

“Any ideas?”

“No.”

“Just start with anything, and take it from there. The main thing is you have to begin somewhere. With a thought. A desire. A feeling. ANYTHING to get the energy moving!” I stated. “Imagine it happening.”

“Well…”

From bits and pieces I’ve gathered recently, her home was literally filled with storage boxes. Clutter, clutter, everywhere!

“Maybe you should begin by getting rid of the clutter.”

“What clutter?” she asked…

Clutter, from a feng shui perspective, disrupts the smooth flow of chi or energy through one’s home. Many people are inclined to hold on to things—just in case they may need it in the future. But, clutter can hold you back from creating prosperity, a love relationship, or anything your soul desires. Letting go of clutter symbolizes letting go of the past, so that you can create in present time what you desire for the future.

We tend to hold on to objects, people, and memories for a myriad of reasons. On the energy level, our aura, or the ‘bubble’ around us is our home too. Maybe not quite like a cluttered house, but our aura can get cluttered too. With stuck energy.

If you’re feeling ‘stuck’ or ‘out of it’ for reasons you cannot explain, try asking yourself, “What’s going on in my aura?” You’ll be surprised at what you discover:

“Why does Johnny keep making my heart ache? I broke up with him eight years ago!”

“Why didn’t I tell her how I truly felt when I had the chance?”

“I’m no good. I got fired from the last job I had.”

And so on… Oh, what clutter!

Why do you hold on to old energy? Mainly because clutter in the aura makes one feel safe—like a ‘comfort zone’. But this will keep you stuck as the old energy clogs up your aura. It prevents you from moving forward to create new creations. So what to do?

‘Ground’ the stuck energy out of your aura. A simple visual metaphor is seeing yourself connected to Heaven and Earth with a vibrant golden cord that runs through your body—in through your feet and the base of your spine and out through the top of your head. See and feel clear powerful energy running along this cord through you. Several times a day check in with this connection.

Whenever you feel tired, confused or stuck, consciously take a deep breath and let those old limiting thoughts and feelings go. Just be willing to release them. Your willingness is the most important part. For as you breathe and fill up again with new energy you are recreating yourself. With each new breath you will experience the vibrancy of who you really are… full of vitality and creative energy.

Spring is in the air! Why not do some spring cleaning in your home and aura. It’s time to manifest into your life what your soul truly desires.

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