Springing into action

It's around this time of year that a lot of people's thoughts turn to Spring cleaning. This is not usually the case for me. However this year it feels particularly poignant to have a big clear out and make time to fix those little niggly things that have needed doing for so long especially before my attention turns to my next, potentially quite long, art project.

The last few years for me have seen massive change, upheaval, uncertainty and tragedy. More latterly I have seen personal growth, healing, stability, trust and love. Now is the time to build upon that foundation something enduring, strengthened with a true sense of purpose and a clear direction. I feel more motivated than ever to create something that will truly define me and my journey through this life.

I have never been a particularly tidy person, nor very well organised in general. I have been a terrible one for hoarding things, always finding it hard to let go. I hate waste and don't see it as such a bad thing to want to be able to repair, re-use or recycle things. In this day and age I feel it is even more important to adopt this attitude which seems to have been quite lost in the age of consumerism. My problem lies in never actually getting round to the 3 Rs and instead collecting all my unusable stuff and cramming it into cupboards or, worse still, my work room which should be my sacred space. I wish to rectify this as I can no longer live under the pressure of all my clutter and no longer want to.

It has taken me time to adjust to this decision, so far only working in baby steps but at least I have been moving forwards however slowly. I feel that I am better able now and more willing to take bigger steps towards decluttering and what better time to initiate a full soul cleansing clear out than as we approach Spring. This is my favourite time of year, full of budding potential, bringing new growth and fresh ideas.
So without further ado, I'm off to clear out my darkest spaces, cast off the shackles of the past and let in the light so I may be transformed. I will leave you with this, a little something that came to me today as I was walking my tiny dog round the lake near my house.

Like the Earth, I am growing.
Like the Air, I am blowing.
Like the Fire, I am glowing.
Like the Water, I am flowing.
Like the Spirit, I am knowing.

And just for fun I'd like to add: Like the Peacock, I am crowing! ;-)