Clutter-Clearing

I love it when see the mainstream get how spaces affect us, reflect us, support us, and… oppress us. At the end of the day choosing where to spend our time can make all the difference in [...]

“I live by goosebumps.”–Quincy Jones Birdsong. A double rainbow. Really hot Latin music. Capturing a perfect moment on my digital camera (like the photo above). Watching an ah-ha [...]

“…Don’t go see someone who is irritating. Take a day off from work if you feel tired. Go to the beach if it calls you. Listen to more of the music that pleases you. Soothe yourself in any way [...]

My journey is about releasing things, not acquiring them; letting go, not adding on to. Having said that, I also believe that “things that make your heart sing” are not clutter. If [...]

I am a big fan of Facebook for how it can inspire a tribe to move mountains… of clutter. Here’s one of the lively threads to make its way through my SpaceClear fan page: ‎ Joan [...]

Woo-hoo! I’m celebrating a milestone. 200 posts and counting. When I began blogging two years ago in December 2008, I had no idea I would love blogging so much nor that I could stick to my [...]

“Clearing lightens. Clearing with awareness, enlightens.” –sbv A student of mine sent me this inspiring email this week. (Note: This is what can happen when you stick with it – even [...]

“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” –Henry David Thoreau Fall. More than it just being one of the most beautiful seasons in New England where I [...]

There’s is a message in Cheryl Richardson’s book The Art of Extreme Self Care that I’ve found super valuable as a pathway to spaciousness. She says that if you want to cultivate [...]

Question from a student: “I was wondering, when you began clearing did everything in your home feel like it needed to be cleared?  This feeling is so overwhelming at times.  I physically [...]