Lessons from the Ultimate Declutter by Vicky White

Lessons from the Ultimate Declutter by Vicky White

The Chinese say if you want to make big changes in your
life, move 27 things in your home.

Imagine the change you can create by moving thousands of
things. You can use the potentially stressful situation of
moving house to consciously design your new life.

1. If you want to simplify your life, move to a smaller
home. You will collect things to fill the available
space. Moving to a smaller living space inevitably means
making choices about what is going with you.

2. You always have more stuff than you think. When you
start to fill boxes to move, you are certain to not have
enough boxes. Be prepared to be horrified at the amount of
stuff you have. There is a saying in Feng Shui there is
no hiding from Feng Shui eyes. There is also no hiding
from the view of everything you own sitting in boxes in
front of you. Now you know what has been affecting your
life.

3. Even if you've been vigilant with clutter, you will
still be surprised by how much you have. All those nooks
and crannies that don't usually register on the clutter
radar screen will burst forth to grab your attention when
you move.

4. Packing and moving stirs up all your emotions - you need
to be kind to yourself. Sleep well, eat well, take time
for renewal. Moving house is ranked right up there with
divorce and unemployment as top stress creators. If more
than one of these happens at the same time the effect is
multiplied.

5. Part of the moving process is celebrating all you're
grateful for in what you are leaving behind. All the
gifts, the lessons, the environment that has sheltered you
and been such a big part of who you are, and were....

6. It's like the New Yearits a great opportunity to
reassess your priorities and get rid of all sorts of
physical and emotional baggage. Moving house to another
area gives you the opportunity to decide who you want to
give your new phone number to, and what you want to carry
forward into your new life. It's also a great opportunity
to begin new self care and work practices.

7. Moving is a cure-all for Feng Shui challenges as long as
you don't choose a home with similar energy blocks. You
will create an environment that will support you in
whatever is next for you in your journey.

8. You won't get rid of all your clutter as you pack -
that's too many emotions flying around to expect yourself
to be objective. You are certain to transport clutter to
your new abode, and you need to be vigilant about dealing
with it once you've settled in. Don't let yourself get
used to those boxes of clutter in your environment. After
all - this is a great opportunity to make a new start.

9. Let others support you in painting your new home, moving
from your old one, and taking you to lunch to celebrate
this transition. Celebrations mark life's milestones.

10. Making Feng Shui changes fast leads to major energetic
shifts. Moving brings about more changes than most people
can comfortably deal with. Often we're moving because of
other changes in our lives. Go easy on yourself. You
won't always be your 'nice' self and you will sometimes
feel exhausted when it seems you haven't done much. The
more you can make space for what you're feeling, the easier
this transition will be.

Bonus Tip: At the end of moving day, pour a glass of your
favorite beverage, order a meal to be delivered, put your
feet up and take a deep breathe - it's time to celebrate
YOU have arrived!

2003, Vicky White. All rights reserved. May be
duplicated with attribution and copyright notice intact.
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About the Author
Vicky White is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and Life
Coach who works with clients both locally and
internationally. Get your FREE 7-part e-course Your Secret
Weapon: Powerful Feng Shui Tips To Give Your Business The
Competitive Edge at http://www.LifeDesignStrategies.com/

There is No Place to Hide From Feng Shui - Even Temporarily by Vicky White

There is No Place to Hide From Feng Shui - Even Temporarily by Vicky White

I once heard this definition of extroverts and introverts:
Extroverts process information and issues by talking with
others. Introverts do so by going within.

I am definitely an introvert, and have set my life up so as
to have a lot of time and space to myself. This is how I
function best. I know what feeds my soul and I also know
when I dont do these things everything in my life is
affected.

Sometimes I need a reminder of the importance of these
things.

During a visit to New Zealand recently, I had occasion to
stay with a family member who was so excited to see me,
she wanted to spend lots of time with me and include me in
every cup of tea. She was being a good hostessshe is also
an extrovert. So, where she gained energy I was fast losing
it. I did have some space for myself, but not enough. I
assumed that a week like this was fine. I also didnt fully
unpack my suitcase, partly because there wasnt anywhere to
put everything, but also, I thoughtits only for a few
days.

I know the effect of being surrounded by clutter, and I know
I need lots of spacephysical and emotional. I know the
effect of tolerating things that bug me. I also know that
sometimes in the past it has seemed like too much trouble to
act on my needs.

One of the big things I learned is that it DOES matter.
Even temporary situations affect me. I learned there is no
room for unconsciousness around my environmentthere is no
place to hide. I learned I need to respect my being an
introvert. Its part of what makes me unique. Its part of
how I express myself and give myself to others. And when I
dont respect this aspect of myself, part of me shuts down
and everyone misses out.

When I look back on my time in New Zealand, the visit that
was most successful was with a friend who is an author and
also an introvert. He made sure he had time to himself,
which also gave me space.

I eventually took care of my needs by finding a Bed and
Breakfast to stay in for my last week. With great good
fortune the owner was going out of town, so I had her whole,
huge, sunny house to myself. I unpacked my suitcase, made
my room inviting, and so created an environment that
supported me. Everything looked different from this place,
and from there it was a lot easier to create a balance
between visiting and quiet time.

The Feng Shui in your life is about more than just your
environment. When you dont get your needs met physically,
emotionally, mentally and spiritually, your energy is
blocked and this will stop the flow of prosperity,
creativity, relationships in your life and will prevent you
from being all you can be. Your very life energy is affected.

Is anything blocking the flow of energy in your life
right now?

Where are you cluttering up your life, emotionally,
physically, mentally, spiritually?

Is there anything in your life you are telling yourself
is only temporary?

What would it take to make a change now?

What do you know, but need to remind yourself about in
terms of your needs?

As an extrovert, or an introvert, what feeds your
soul? Are you incorporating that in your life?

Visits with family are often the most challenging in
terms of being ourselves. How do you take care of
your needs while with your family?

When you are thrown into an unfamiliar situation, what
happens? Do you make sure your needs are met or do
you let them slide? What do you tell yourself?

Do you have a situation coming upmaybe people coming
to stay, maybe you visiting someonewhere you can
begin to plan ways to have your needs met?

In your home, or when you are in a temporary situation,
what can you do to make a sanctuary for yourself?
What can you place in your environment to give you a
feeling of belonging?

Some of my clients have found a way to create a sense of
place when traveling. They have gathered a collection of
things that have significance for them. When they travel
they place them on the bedside table or somewhere they will
feel their energy.

Some people have a favorite throw or they might take their
own pillow with them. Dont forget the power of journaling.
Keeping up this practice will give you clarity and space.

In Feng Shui, the intention is to create a flow of energy
in your environment to support you in creating the life of
your dreams. A life that flows and is easy and where you
can be your authentic self. Your environment either supports
you or drains you. By paying attention to all your
environments you will create an environment of success for
yourself.

2003, Vicky White. All rights reserved. May be
duplicated with attribution and copyright notice intact.
http://www.LifeDesignStrategies.com/





About the Author
Vicky White is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and Life
Coach who works with clients both locally and
internationally. Get your FREE 7-part e-course Your Secret
Weapon: Powerful Feng Shui Tips To Give Your Business The
Competitive Edge at http://www.LifeDesignStrategies.com/