I’ve been making more time for meditation. And, let me say that working on quieting your mind and noticing all the thoughts that are going through it can be quite disconcerting. We only have control over what is happening to us right now, yet in our minds we dwell on the past or worry about the future.
The same goes for physical objects. A lot of our things are not serving a real purpose in the present. We save them because they were meaningful to us in the past or because we think we might need them for our future. But saving all of that stuff makes us feel very overwhelmed, especially if we do not have the space for it. When thoughts and things become overwhelming, my go to solution that works every time is decluttering. If the thoughts and things are not purposeful in your life right now then they can either leave your mind or leave your home.
I know that sometimes we have to plan ahead for things to come and it can be helpful to look at the past for insight or to remember pleasant experiences and fond memories, but these items can paired down to the true necessities and those that spark joy.
Just as important is taking time to work on a calmer mind. It is exercise for the brain that gives you a deeper understanding of your values and how you want to spend your time. It will bring clarity to your decisions regarding the items that you actually need or want to keep in your home. The things that make you overwhelmed can be let go of along with the limiting beliefs about who you were in the past or who you think you might become in the future. Who you are today is the only state of mind that is important right now. This is the state of mind that will move you forward in a way that is most true to yourself.