The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans Hofmann, Introduction to the Bootstrap, 1993

Sometimes it’s tough to let go of clutter.  Even with the best of intentions and motivation, emotional clutter can can be difficult to throw out.  But when EVERYTHING is important, NOTHING is important.

It’s okay to hold on to items with no purpose whatsoever other then the memories and warm feelings they bring to mind. But when these special items are mixed in with mountains of unnecessary and meaningless things, our treasures can actually lose their importance.  They certainly aren’t receiving the respect they deserve.

So the next time you start to de-clutter your space, don’t think of it as getting rid of things, think of it as respecting and honoring those treasures that mean the most to you.  It will be a much easier task, and a more purposeful way to think of de-cluttering.

Simply yours,