As I carry the 8th bag of trash to the garage, I am reminded that this is Labor Day weekend and I can't remember if it is named that because of the work we end up doing around the house or is it in appreciation of the Labor we do all year long.
I have been busy clearing away the clutter. The labor feels good because after taking several bags to Goodwill, filling multiple boxes for the upcoming yard sale and carrying out the trash, I find a far less cluttered place of my life.
During this process I found some pictures I hadn't seen, a few craft items I didn't remember I had, and several articles of clothing I can now fit into that I haven't worn in years. Bonus.
Why do we let the clutter build up?
It is the same in our business. Michael Gerber of E-Myth fame, talks about the fact that many of us spend so much time on the clutter of day-to-day operations that we fail to see the clear path our business could be or should be taking.
I am remembering Jesus who told those who wanted to follow him, "leave your homes, your belongings, your family, and come with me." Some did. I have often wondered if I would allow the clutter of my life to hold me back from following Him.
Well, for right now, I am several bags and boxes lighter than I was on Friday and my path is looking clearer each moment.
Is clutter keeping you from a clearer vision?
1 comment:
Clutter definitely blocks my clear vision. One thing I have learned about myself over the years is that I tend to create clutter so that I can clean it up. I love to organize and get rid of stuff I don't use. However, the unclutterness that I create doesn't last very long. Not sure why, but it definitely gets in the way.
I, too, am doing some de-cluttering this weekend, especially in my kids' rooms. I wish it were easier to teach them about clearing clutter and not wanting so much stuff in the first place. I lifelong lesson to teach I fear.
Kathy
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