Spring Cleaning

It's that time of year again. People have begun working in their yards and cleaning out their closets. Spring cleaning is what they call it. I too need to do those things, but I also need to spring clean my life. I have been holding on to people and things that no longer serve me. I have been afraid to let go of people who don't challenge, encourage, or support me. I have been holding onto things that I don't need and situations that no longer benefit me. Let the purge begin!!

I am not one who embraces change. That is probably why I am holding on so tight to people who let go of me a long time ago. The friendships that are now just acquaintances need to go. There is no ill will felt nor are there any hard feelings, it is just time to wish them well and let them go. Along with the clothes, I will never wear again the situations and material things that no longer bring me joy must be removed as well. By holding on so tight, I am probably blocking new people and experiences from entering my life. I've lost so much recently, it's really hard for me to let go of anything.

Learning to let go hasn't been an easy process for me. I think I fear that the things and people I let go of won't be replaced. I am afraid that there will only be emptiness left behind. I've always had a habit of holding onto things long after their usefulness has passed. Fear of letting go, I guess. I'm actually looking forward to clearing out and making space for the new. I am cautiously optimistic about what the future holds for us. We will have to wait and see how all of this turns out.