Category: Cleaning and Clearing
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Minimalism lessons… Minimalism. It’s not for me. But I’ve learned from it. Minimalism achieves: All point to clarity and simplification. I benefit from minimalism even if it contrasts with my personality. I need what it achieves. Winter is a minimalist season. It is bare. In winter it is easier to see what matters. Observe this…
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The time is right… At this time of settling into the new year when there are several more weeks of winter ahead followed by a fast approaching spring, the conditions are ripe for cleansing and detoxing. Rather than jumping into a hardcore detox protocol starting January 1st, waiting until the end of January or early…
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Osoji… This New Year’s Eve I’m celebrating with the Japanese tradition of Osoji, or “big cleaning”. Every New Year’s Eve in Japan people collectively take part in a ritual of cleaning their homes, offices, schools, and other spaces to welcome in the new year. I can’t think of a better way to start 2026 than…
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Opportunity… In these days between Christmas and New Years lies a natural opportunity for ease and peaceful contemplation. There is also opportunity for setting things in order, tidying up so to speak. The holidays aren’t quite over, but most of the excitement and events have passed. Monday arrives leaning back in toward the regular week,…
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Vacation incoming… It’s Christmas time! Kids are off from school, and many people are set to start vacations and holiday time off. As we head into the two weeks of Christmas and New Years most of us have a little extra time on our hands. Whether you have a million things you want to do…