Closet Reflections

I did something the other day that I really don't enjoy. I cleaned out my closet. Well, to be honest, I began what is proving to be a multi-step process. To say I don't enjoy it is may be misleading and an understatement. I've only done it twice in my adult life as can be attested by the Z-Cavaricci jeans and PePe jacket that were unearthed. (It's hard to throw out a perfectly good pair of Zumba pants.)

My four step process: 1) Dig. 2) Decide what is needed and why. 3) Throw out (or donate) what is unnecessary. 4) Reorganize with a plan.

My closet was pathetic. When my bedroom is presentable my closet takes the brunt. Not too long ago a friend looked in my closet. I was embarrassed to say the least. There was nothing horrible hidden in there, though I had a sneaking suspicion the Z-Cavariccis were lurking, ready to pounce. The chaos of my closet however, was unnerving.

So I decided to finally do something about it!

Like... stylin'

We need to clean out the closet from time to time. We need to take inventory. There are things in there that shouldn't be; remnants of the past that need to be gone. Some things in the closet are hidden and need to be uncovered. They are perfectly good and need to be used, but they've been covered up. We've lost sight they are even there. We may find some things that need to be cherished. Forgotten things of joy, that have been buried by an avalanche of t-shirts and socks without mates (or even the prospect of dates). My closet is a collection point of good and bad, usable and not, treasure and crap.

The metaphor is obviously close to the surface. I have an internal closet that is much like my physical one. You do too. Left untended it gets stuffy and full of junk.  In ways both conscious and subconscious it effects every area of my life (the rest of the house). In it are shelves for emotions, relationships, identity, beliefs, etc. (In my closet, the dominant rack is a spiritual one.) It easily gets disorganized and chaotic without continual care and maintenance. Occasionally, it needs a thorough overhaul.

I began a bit of a journey just over a year ago - in reality, it's been much longer. Today is my birthday. (I may have to retitle this blog.) And I've recently found myself doing some CLOSET REFLECTING. I am in the process of 1) Digging. 2) Deciding what is needed and why. 3) Throwing out what is unnecessary. 4) Reorganizing with a plan.

I decided to finally do something about it! You?

Bday morning... I'm smiling on the inside!

For now...
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