How often do you do a deep clean of your home, your workspace, your computer, or give away or throw out old and unnecessary things?
And what about the thoughts in your head? Do you regularly audit your beliefs?
You’ve probably heard that there’s a connection between order in your home and order in your thoughts.
After reading this article, you’ll learn how to use this mundane activity to attract new ideas, desired events, circumstances, and new things into your life.
And why it’s especially important to do this in the spring.
Why you need to get rid of the old
There are several versions of how the theory about the need to get rid of the old came about:
- One of the principles of feng shui states: for energy Chi to flow freely, you need to regularly get rid of old things.
- The law of abundance — by getting rid of the old, we make room for the new.
- Psychologists believe that old things are emotional “anchors” that trigger certain memories.
There is a direct relationship between the state of the space around you and what’s in your head: thoughts, beliefs, ideas, emotions, feelings.
Let’s look at an example:
Your closet is stuffed with things, half of which you don’t wear. Because they’ve become too small, or too big, or you’ve stopped liking them.
You’re upset that there’s no space in the closet, but at the same time, you’re in no hurry to part with the old things.
You buy new things because you need something to wear, but there’s nowhere to hang them.
The same thing happens in your head. You carry around old beliefs and grievances. The same thoughts go around in circles.
You don’t know how to break out of it because no new idea can even get into your head.
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If you leave everything as is, it will lead to:
- slowing down or blocking the energy flow, which hinders the arrival of money in your life.
- a lack of new ideas, life becomes like a swamp.
- stagnation in creativity.
- by refusing to clear your space of unnecessary things, you are telling the Universe that you are poor, that you don’t have enough.
Spring has arrived, the Equinox, bringing new cosmic energies to the planet.
And if we don’t cleanse ourselves to the maximum of the old, outdated, and unnecessary, the new energy won’t be able to integrate and be absorbed by the subconscious.
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Before starting your spring cleaning on all fronts, we recommend writing a list of what you want to get rid of and what you want to receive.
What usually needs cleansing
#1 Physical space
- Closets, dressers, desk drawers
Even if you do this regularly, there’s always something that hasn’t been used in a long time.
- Women’s handbags and cosmetic bags
Check the expiration dates of your cosmetics. Pay attention to the appearance of the cosmetic bag or handbag itself; maybe it’s time to find a replacement.
Don’t feel sorry, even if they are your favorites. After all, you deserve the very best.
- Children’s toys
Do an audit of the toys. Some have probably been lying unused for a long time. Give them to someone. But first, ask your child for permission. After all, toys are their property.
- Balconies, loggias, garages
Usually, people put things there that they don’t need but feel sorry to throw away. Don’t do that. Don’t deceive yourself and the Universe.
By taking clutter out to the balcony or garage, you are not getting rid of the old. Some part of you will still remain cluttered.
See also 10 ways to cleanse your home of negativity
Perhaps not all your loved ones will approve of your urge to get rid of clutter. What is trash to you may be necessary items to them.
Don’t forget that you are only responsible for what belongs to you.
Don’t judge your family members. It is their choice to keep everything they have ever acquired.
If you care about them so much, offer them this article to read. Let them make their own decision.
#2 Virtual Space
A cluttered virtual space, just like a physical one, slows down the flow of energy.
- Unnecessary files on the computer
Get your files in order. Boldly delete books you once downloaded but haven’t read in several years. If you haven’t needed them in that time, you won’t need them.
Besides books, you’ll likely find other things you can delete as unnecessary: duplicate documents, photos, movies you’ve already watched, programs you don’t use.
All of this clogs up your computer’s memory and slows it down.
- Social networks
Clean up your friends list.
Delete groups you are a member of but haven’t visited in over six months.
Check the information about yourself in your profile. Perhaps some of it no longer reflects who you are now.
Unread emails in your inbox block the flow of energy. So read them or delete them if they are no longer relevant to you.
Unsubscribe from newsletters you haven’t read in a long time. You can always subscribe again at any time when you feel the need.
- Bookmarks and browser history
Review your bookmark lists. Clear your history.
- Tablets, smartphones
Delete old apps you don’t use. They take up space and slow down your devices.
Delete messages, clear your call log, review your contacts. There are probably some you don’t even remember.
Before throwing away or deleting what you don’t need, ask your acquaintances if someone might need it.
This way, you’ll do a good deed and also activate another law of the Universe — the law of receiving and giving.
You can’t do all of this at once. So first, decide on the scope, and then do the cleaning at a comfortable pace.
Once you finish this process, it will become much easier to breathe, and you’ll feel the movement of energy.
See also: Cycles of the Year. How to Live in Rhythm with Nature
#3 Cleansing Thoughts and Feelings
This is exactly what you were doing above, and it helps clear your mind of negative beliefs and thought forms, letting go of old grievances and complaints.
Have you noticed that when you wash the floor, wipe away the dust, and take out the trash, it becomes easier to breathe and think?
Turn this everyday ritual into a spiritual practice by infusing it with the intention that you are getting rid of something specific and unnecessary in your life.
If such cleaning isn’t enough, or you want to approach this issue more deeply, the following methods will help you.
4 Ways to Clear Your Mind of Clutter
Method 1. Simoron Rituals
Play with your imagination. Almost any physical action can be linked to the intention of freeing yourself from everything unnecessary:
- washing dishes,
- burning a piece of paper with a list of old grievances,
- flushing water down the toilet,
- throwing out the trash…
The main condition is having a sense of humor and a good mood.
Method 2. Meditative Practices
Take a journey into meditation where, with the help of your “Higher Self” and spiritual guides, you can leave behind old grievances and dissolve everything unnecessary that no longer matches the current version of you.
These can help:
- a journey to the Temple of the Violet Flame
- the “Release from Pain” meditation
- the group meditation “Highest Reality”
Method 3. Conscious Reprogramming
Divide a sheet of paper into two parts. On the left, write down the negative beliefs you want to get rid of; on the right, formulate precise, opposite positive affirmations.
These phrases should inspire you. Repeat them until you believe them.
And most importantly — start acting accordingly.
Method 4. The Hawaiian Technique “Ho’oponopono”
This is an effective method for cleansing grievances, complaints, and negative emotions.
Conscious, repeated recitation of the phrases “I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you” truly works wonders.
Be ready for change.
As you get rid of the unnecessary and wish for something new to come into your life, don’t forget to take action. Show the Universe that you truly need what you are dreaming of.
You don’t have to use all the methods; choose what resonates most with you.
The Practical Benefits of Spring Cleaning
The more effort you put in and the more seriously you approach this process, the greater the result you will achieve.
- Energy will flow freely through your body, which will inevitably lead to an increase in your money flow.
- Long-standing problems and unresolvable disputes will be resolved.
- New ideas will come into your mind, freed from clutter.
- Your creative flow will be unblocked.
- Your mood and well-being will improve.
- If you let go of grudges and grievances, you will receive love and support from your loved ones.
Spring is the season for sowing seeds. To sow them, the soil needs to be prepared, cleared of everything unnecessary, and fertilized. So that you can reap a good harvest in the fall.
We all have goals and intentions, so let’s start preparing to bring them to life.
Write in the comments, how do you do your spring cleaning?