wednesday, June 4, 2025 Quote of the week

“A cluttered mind will never lead you to a clear path.”

Christina Scalise

School’s out! I retired at the close of this school year, so I packed up my classroom and brought all my personal possessions and teaching resources home. I made room in my basement to house everything until I decide what I want to keep and what I will donate. Minimalist Courtney Carver said that, “If you aren't sure at first, don't worry. Sometimes you have to get rid of the things that don't matter to let the things that do rise to the surface.” I need some time to percolate through this process of transition. Gratefully, time is what I now have a bit more of.

Conversely, my house is once again filling up with stuff! Decluttering is my goal, yet here I am adding to its content. Clutter and disorganization overwhelm me. They seep into my porous soul and infiltrate into my peace. In addition to my school resources, I noticed that I have three coffee pots, eight loaf pans, a copious assortment of coffee mugs, ten beach towels, and over twenty-five t-shirts for which I have no need. Therefore, I donated my extras to a local women’s charity. My storage room is gaining space!

Author Leo Babauta reminds us that, “decluttered spaces invite us to think more deeply about what we really need and want in our lives.” When we remove what is no longer purposeful, we embrace openness. I find it interesting that the less I have, the more at ease I feel. Aside from our homes, what about the thoughts in our minds? The debris, which is clunking around inside of us, is our archaic ways of thinking. Once we decide what is no longer serving us, we broaden our creativity.

Release what is no longer needed after losses, such as guilt, anger, and isolation. During prayer, give gratitude for the gifts, and pray for what is desired. In meditation, mind-chatter silences. German theologian Meister Eckhart wrote that “to quiet the mind all things are possible.” Think of nothing, create space, so we can listen to God and feel His presence. Prayer and meditation open unity between us and God. Just like my school year, everything we no longer need is dismissed; declutter to receive peace.

Find quiet moments to simply listen throughout your days.

Storylight A transformational journey SHARON M WIBLE

wednesday, June 4, 2025 Quote of the week

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