“If you had told me a couple weeks ago that the mere act of sweeping could change my life, I would have laughed in your face. My life is so cluttered and complicated how could sweeping help? Well I proved myself wrong and the simple act of sweeping has changed my life for the better. I feel so much more in tune with myself. Just to keep on keeping on! One step, 1 lesson at a time.”–Participant comment on the “Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life” course comment thread on DailyOM
Whenever I feel stuck in my head or can’t find a way to a solution to a problem that I’m noodling on, or my kitchen floor is just plain dirty…I’ll reach for a broom.
The ordinary act of sweeping is one of the quickest ways I know to move stuck energy… and energize my life! Add awareness to this ordinary household activity and it is also soothing and meditative. Consider these ways to make friends with it:
- Sweep to invoke a fresh start, create openings in your life, clear a path to a solution to a problem that has eluded you.
- Sweep every day as a practice in mindfulness and letting go.
- Sweep your front steps to bring new energy, chi, or life force, through your entrance.
- Whack your sofas, chairs, pillows.
- Reach and clear cobwebs in the ceiling, window frames, curtains, light fixtures.
- Pretend you’re dancing with your beloved or playing the air guitar.
- Get your profligate family to get off their duffs to help you!
