Memories....Like the Corners of My Mind....

Packing is such a weird thing. It really makes you stop and take stock (I've been using that phrase a lot lately, I know it) of your life. Look at all the stuff you've accumulated, and all the crap you can afford to pitch.

Have you ever noticed the mind shift that happens whenever you pack your belongings to move into a new home? Suddenly, the things you just couldn't bear to part with for years become too much hassle to pack and unpack, so they get pitched. It kind of forces you to prioritize.

The last time we moved was from an apartment into a house, a little more than five years ago. That was different - we had a GARAGE and an ATTIC, so we figured we'd bring our crap and we could go through it later. HUGE mistake. No one ever does that (OK, almost no one. I actually know 1 person who did it. But they're kind of fussy, so I don't count this person.) Plus we were moving into more space, so we could "afford" to spread out some. Hah! more space just creates a vacuum for more stuff. and if you're not careful, it could mean too much more stuff.

But this time is different. We are moving all the way across the country - from Louisiana to Colorado (specifically, from Metairie to Castle Rock). Can't afford to be so forgiving with a move that far, costing that much. So we're getting pretty picky about what comes to Colorado and what gets dumped or donated.

It's kind of a metaphor for life I suppose.

It often takes a major event (death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, birth of a child, etc.) to make us stop and take a look at what is crowding the deep recesses of our mind. It can force us to shine a light in dark corners and clear out some cobwebs.

But change is good, right? Sure it is, I've always believed that.

Here is my qeustion for you:

What dark corners in YOUR mind could use a good cleaning, and what steps can you take today to clear out some clutter in your head?