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“Start cleaning house. Each piece of emotional clutter you clear out
will bring you closer to your soul.” – Melody Beattie
Have you noticed how easy it is to accumulate possessions and clutter in your home; the things you pick up along the way? Have you noticed how easy it is to begin accommodating this clutter; getting used to it; thinking of it as just part of your environment?
It can be that way with your emotions, as well. No matter how hard you strive to stay clear, you pick up bits of clutter along the way.
It’s easy to ignore deeply embedded emotions and their impact on our lives. Many of us have undercurrents of old emotional energy that have been with us for so long we don’t even see them. We don’t see the anger, the fear, the sadness. We’ve lived with these feelings for so long that they’ve become embedded in us; become a part of us. When one of these feelings surfaces and nudges us, we tuck it back in, pack it away and go on about our daily routines and lives. But the feeling stays with us. It affects us and our lives, until we consciously acknowledge it, address it and heal it.
Find a way to heal those old feelings. Some people will journal, others write their memoirs, paint, talk with a person they can trust. Whatever technique you choose to begin your journey of deeper healing, deeper cleansing, take the time to become conscious of what you are really feeling.
Observe yourself! Listen closely to your thoughts, your words and your actions. Is there an edge to your voice? Do you talk about a certain person or place with a high degree of emotional energy? Do you avoid or procrastinate about addressing tasks and responsibilities?
Release your fear of facing what’s there. Tap into that deeper part of you. Acknowledge your emotional energy. It’s healing and life changing. Learn to become comfortable with the rhythm of allowing these emotions to surface. They aren’t that hard to find. When it’s time to heal them, they’ll present themselves.
Who do you know who needs help addressing their emotional clutter? Connect with me at https://bettyfranklin.com/contact/.
(Passage from “Journey To The Heart” by Melody Beattie)
