Spring Clean Your Money Energy
Since the wildfires in Los Angeles, my husband and I have been decluttering our house.
We’ve deep cleaned the floors, baseboards, rugs, inside closets, doors, door handles, furniture, clothes, curtains, and dishes, even the ones inside cupboards.
(Our cleaned up and newly decorated dining room.)
We’ve gotten rid of old curtains, magazines, papers and other stuff that no longer “sparks joy,” as Marie Kondo talks about.
We needed to do it to get rid of any ash, lead or other harmful particles, but it’s also because the wildfires taught us that when it came down to it, there’s not a lot we needed to take with us, when we were evacuated.
What about you? Even if you don’t live in the L.A. area, it’s Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s time for Spring Cleaning or decluttering!
(My floral design from flowers that were given to us.)
Decluttering is a great way to shift energy.
That’s what Feng Shui is all about. The words in Chinese literally mean, “Wind/Water.” However, what it really means is creating flow and movement like wind and water.
Although I’ve grown up hearing about Feng Shui, I didn’t know all of the intricacies, but I’ve always understood energy and flow.
(Perhaps it’s the Star Wars nerd in me, but using “The Force” is kinda like Feng Shui. It’s simply redirecting energy to make things move, to help manifest and bend things to your commands.)
How we spend our money and the way we live in our homes are also an extension of this energy flow.
That’s because they are both reflections of us and how we see the world.
I just read an article that mentioned how a large number of Tesla owners are selling, and some of the liberal owners who haven’t sold theirs yet have bought bumper stickers that say, “I bought this before Elon went crazy” or “I Bought This Before We Knew Elon Was Crazy”
A Londoner interviewed by a New York Times reporter said he paid 500 pounds to get out of his lease early, his neighbors told him they would’ve paid double that amount to get rid of a Tesla.
So, in order to not have buyer’s remorse, it’s important that we spend our money towards our values, and if we didn’t know if our values aligned or we thought it did, then it may be time to “declutter” the car, even if it means you have to spend a bit more to do so!
When it comes to our homes, Oprah once talked about how our homes should rise up to meet us to where we want to go or where we want to be.
If that doesn’t feel like your home and the energy is off, then manifesting may be more difficult. That’s why it’s so important to declutter and really clean out your closets! Get rid of anything that doesn’t belong.
I had a client who complained about not having had a date in five years, and when we talked about decluttering to shift some energy, she mentioned a dresser that belonged to her ex. She hadn’t wanted to get rid of it because there was nothing wrong with it. However, when I asked her what was the first thing that came to mind when it came to the dresser, she said her ex. The very next day, she got rid of the dresser, and that week, she got asked out on a date!
THERE IS A MESSAGE IN YOUR MESS!
When it comes to Feng Shui, clutter isn't just physical stuff. It's stagnant energy that's blocking the flow of abundance in your life. Each item that doesn’t spark joy or isn’t aligned with what you’re trying to manifest (like that client’s dresser) is like a tiny obstacle in your path.
Here are some messages a Feng Shui expert reveals: ⤵
Overflowing closet = Holding onto the past
Messy desk = Unclear career goals
Cluttered kitchen = Neglecting self-care
A garage filled with boxes = Fear of moving forward
That same decluttering expert says that “a study done on women back in 2009 found that a heavily cluttered environment caused women to be in a constant state of fight or flight mode and have higher cortisol levels.”
But here's the good news: When you clear the clutter, you're not just tidying up - you're making space for abundance to flow in and a home that supports your creative dreams!
With Love & Gratitude,
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