One breath

Right here, right now, take one slow in breath.
Slowly let that one breath out.

Just for this moment, let go of your mental list:
The shoulds,
could haves,
and if only.
Why don't I?
Why didn't they?
It's not enough.
It's all too much.
I'm overwhelmed.
I'm under acknowledged.
I'm unworthy.
I need.
They want.
Where should I start?
How can I stop?

Put down the stick you use to beat yourself up.
Lower the bar you never seem to meet.

Practice letting go.
(And trust me, it is a practice........)

See if in your breath you can find a tiny bit of space
just to be right here.
And have that be enough.

Because letting go of even a tiny bit of the mental clutter
is how you practice letting go of the other clutter in your life.

That sneaky Justin

I've mentioned Justin Case before.
Many times!

Justin Case I need this receipt.
Justin Case I need a back up back up stapler.
Justin Case I decide to watch this VCR tape.
Justin Case I find the mates to all these single socks.

How much space does Justin Case get for storage at your house?
And why does an imaginary guy get any space?!?

You feed Justin with your worries:
What if I lose ten pounds?
What if I decide to start playing tennis again?
What if I need a service for twelve of fine china?

IF any of those things were to happen,
and you'd let the clothes, racket and plates go-
you'd figure out a solution.
You're a smart and capable problem solver.
You have resources.
Trust your own abilities.

Let Justin's things go.
In fact, let Justin go!

Why, not what.

It isn't about how many you have, or what you own.
It's about why you have it......

Consciously, subconsciously or unconsciously at some point you made a decision about every single item and person you have in your home and life.

Perhaps it's time to reconsider, evaluate, prioritize and give serious consideration to who and what surrounds you.

It's okay to change your mind,
let some things go, and
focus in a different direction.


Lead a more conscious and thoughtful life.