Cleaning

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Cleaning is something that has to happen on a regular basis. Whether it is cleaning the dishes that have been sitting on the counter, cleaning the windows, or cleaning the carpet in the living room ~ there is no escaping it! It is one of those things that are part of life ~ and whether you clean them yourself or have someone come in to do it for you, it has to be done.

Still, to some people cleaning the house is very important, while for others it can be way down on their priority list. Sometimes this can have a physical cause like for instance an allergy. In a case like that, keeping things clean helps to keep the allergic reaction at bay. How often and how well we clean can also be something that is related to our upbringing. If that clean space was extremely important to your parents when you were young ~ chances are you will put a higher priority on cleaning than if this wasn’t the case.

Yet there is more to it than that...
Have you ever noticed that when you have cleaned your space, that the energy itself feels lighter? Brighter? Happier even?

Cleaning your space can have a profound effect on how you perceive not only your space, but life in general. To the point that for some people, when they don’t see a way out of a situation ~ can’t come up with any acceptable solution ~ they will start cleaning their space... Because a clean space will allow you to see things ‘cleanly’ and clearly.

It is an interesting effect that can be fine tuned. For instance, if there are things you have difficulty seeing clearly ~ you can start cleaning the windows. What will happen is that somehow while you are doing that, the windows of your mind get cleansed as well... Permitting for a clear view on your thoughts, attitudes etc.
By the same token, cleaning your living space will create a clean space inside of you where new things can get started ~ new ideas, new ventures.
Either way cleaning your space on a mundane level will give you more ‘breathing room’ ~ yes, it all smells fresh and ‘new’, but it also gives you that ‘breathing room’ inside of yourself! And as that happens, it can give you a sense of clarity as to your own energy, your personal boundaries, and even a clear perspective on what is truly important in your life in this point in time.

And although I know it works this way, every time it happens it surprises me! Just as it surprises me how all the things that may not be that important yet need to be done anyway can often be taken care of in one clean sweep ~ as soon as my living space has been swept clean.
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