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In the film Up in the Air<\/em>, the George Clooney character, Ryan Bingham leads a self help seminar in which he instructs participants to ask themselves the question, \u201cHow much does my life weigh?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s a great question, especially now \u00a0as\u00a0we (metaphorically) pack\u00a0our bags for\u00a0departure\u00a0into Life Part II.<\/p>\n We’re\u00a0likely carrying things\u00a0no longer used or need.<\/p>\n If identified we could remove and travel lighter. (Maybe we could get away with just a carry-on? I always watch with dread as my bags disappear down the conveyer belt.)<\/p>\n I don’t know about you but I’ve\u00a0never thought of my life<\/em> in terms of weight before. I sometimes feel<\/em> heavy and go on a cleanse for a day. When I sense my home is heavy I go on an\u00a0unabashed cleaning binge to clear-the-debris (declutter). Everyone takes cover, even the dogs. \u00a0I assess all accumulated stuff determining what is necessary and what has been outgrown. I create a big pile of things that no longer serve us, bundle it up and give it away. I create space, breathing room and cleanse my soul in the process.<\/p>\n I can apply this cleaning strategy to my inner life.\u00a0 Looking for what serves me now and what doesn\u2019t. What warms my heart? What drains my spirit? What is complete…..what is unfinished?<\/p>\n