Give it away....

Are you stuck? Are you in a rut?  Do you feel like you are in the same place this year as you were last year in your job,  marriage or maybe your finances?  Worse than that, do you feel like things haven't changed for years, and you wonder when you will get your break in life?  I think this is a common thought among most people no matter where they are in life socially, emotionally or financially.  We think we are stuck because we have not found our "white picket fence" yet.  I don't think we are stuck at all. I think we are just not living life to the fullest.  We can't see the forest through all the trees.  We are unsatisfied and we aren't even sure why.  We look to "things" to fill that void.  We go through the motions every day, nothing changes and we get the same results year after year.

Here is a novel idea for you.  Give it away.  Yep, I mean those clothes, that table you don't like anyway, those golf clubs you never use....I know they are expensive, but they have been in your garage for years waiting for your inspiration to "feel like golfing".  How about that extra t.v, baby equipment or furniture.  Whatever you have that you don't use, don't like anyway, has bad memories attached to it or you just have too much of...give it away.  I give away my shoes just so I can buy more...I know that sounds crazy, but when you can donate shoes to a women's shelter that's a paycheck of the heart.  I can't explain what joy I get giving away shoes. That doesn't have to move you, but what does?  When you get rid of things you not only abundantly bless others but you make room for new things and new experiences.  Can you imagine the freedom you will feel when you rid your home of negative memories and learn to become unattached to "things".  You have heard it said you came into this world with nothing and you will leave with nothing.  That is true.  All that we have is God's, and when we let go and let God use what we have...we just might have time to begin priming our fence and find a few new friends to help us paint it.  Oh, and before you think I only mean "stuff"...that includes your love, expressions of your heart and your God given talents.  Give it all away any chance you get!  Pour it out...if it blesses someone else and makes their life easier...let go of it...and it will come back to you in amazing ways you could never have imagined before!  For some of you this is a radical thought.  You save everything.  Everything has a memory.  Now, I understand holding on to a few precious things to pass on to your children.  Sometimes, just looking at something you kept takes you right back to a satisfying moment. I get that.  But, come on...we have too much stuff.  We are spoiled, shop to much, and don't give enough away.  Start looking for ways to get rid of and simplify your life.  If you like to shop like me...clear out that closet...bless a friend and go shopping.  Just writing this has me all excited to purge...I think I will bless someone today!  Give it away!