Purging of the "Too Much"

Purging.  That's what's on the the agenda today.  No, not of food.  That's one area of my life where I'm actually doing pretty well, living pretty healthy -- thank you, God!  No, this is a purging of things.  Things have multiplied to the point where I can't open the linen closet in our bathroom and find anything I need without a plethora of objects crashing down all around me.  Soap, shampoo, shampoo samples, lotions, toothpaste, various kinds of hair products, all partially used, and the list goes on and on and on.

I really have no one I can blame it on but myself.  It would be so easy to blame it on my husband and son, but if I really look at it, the vast majority of the "stuff" is mine.  And I am sick and tired of looking at it, rummaging around it, and having it take up space -- especially the stuff that we don't even use.  Time to get rid of it -- throw it away if it's no good, recycle it if possible, donate it if I can, give it to someone who can and will use it.  Basically, if I'm not using it, and there's not a spot for it where it can be easily stored and accessed, it's going to have to go!

This isn't just a spring cleaning thing.  Yes, it will feel so good to have things cleaned out, organized, and pared down (and my husband will probably jump for joy that I've finally tackled this project).  However, this goes much deeper.  It's going down into my health -- physically, mentally, and spiritually.  And I don't care what anyone says -- you just can't be totally healthy in all of these areas with a bunch of junk surrounding you.  At least I know I can't.

This is a process I started months ago.  It probably started with going to Bible study every week last summer, something that I have continued to do with each new "semester".  I began to realize that I really needed to get my heart right about some things.  Then, I started working out 5-6 days and week as a part of getting my body healthy.  Now, organizing the house, getting rid of what needs getting rid of, and even starting this blog are all a part of getting myself mentally healthy. 

For me, it's all about taking a proactive approach to all aspects of my health.  Today, a big part of it is purging the physical things in our home that just don't have a place anymore.

I must be off now to continue this project I have started...wish me luck!

As always, until next time...many blessings to you and yours, Kristina