A Clean Out Creates An Opportunity To Help Out

--by Aurelia, posted Apr 6, 2010

My oldest daughter, Leslie, recently moved into a smaller apartment and had lots of furniture, nic nacs and tons of clothing...about 10 garbarge bags filled..that she had no room for in her apartment. Guess where it all ended up - in my garage.

As I looked at it all piled in there, I started thinking of people who could really use the stuff. I called Leslie and asked her if she minded if I went through the bags of clothing. At first she was hesitant saying there are things in there she's keeping for sentimental reasons. I said "I'll go through and have a pile of things I want to donate and then you come over and give me your 'okay'".

To my surprise, when she came over yesterday afternoon, she gave her okay to everything I picked out and then she went through the rest of the things and really let go of some of the things she loved but knew she had outgrown.

Then we packed the trunk of my car and off we went to donate the items to those in need.

She couldn't thank me enough for getting her started going through it all. She was dreading it. She said it was 5 years of accummulation from college and living on her own.

"Why was I keeping all of that" she asked? Then answered "no good reason, and now I am helping out others."

Do you need to just get started... Let today be the day you clean out and help others with the items that are just taking up space in your home. You'll feel so much better and at the same time, those in need will be smiling at your incredible kindness.

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Posted by Aurelia
Apr 6, 2010
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Readers Comments

iferlamb wrote: Very good post! Thank you.

smiles...

sethi wrote: Great post . We all need to do clutter cleaning both inside of us and out side of us . Thanks

bwawili wrote: Definitely need to get started on de-cluttering. Thanks for the reminder!

flowergirl wrote: dear Aurelia ,you must be a mind reader as your post is what i need .I'm too sentimental ,kept every little card /picture that my 3 kids have made .I know all this clutter drags me down and im determined to sort it and keeep only
whats usefull
whats beautifull
and whats really sentimental ,then my home will have pretty rooms that are cared for ,bless you ,love and peace flowergirl

unknown wrote: Auree, actually this is my favorite pursuit ... Its such an incredible feeling ! actually, as usual you have inspired me to write on a recent experience ... thank you dear, before I bid adeiu, I just have one phrase for you. Well done ! lovingly, deepula :)

JuneBug wrote: Oh Lord !! I just hope Ricky doesn't read this post and give away all those clothes that the clothes fairy brought me !!! :)

helpinghand wrote: Very nice act.Thanks for sharing.

vsoul wrote: Wonderful Aurelia.The post is so thoughtful and best part is your last para which has direct action suggestion for others. Love n light.

Jacinda wrote: What a wonderful thing to do! What a huge heart you have Aurelia! Thank you so very much for sharing :) I hope you have a wonderful day! Lots of love, Jacinda

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