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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

Then I can (re)pack.\u00a0 I will know not only what<\/em> I\u2019m putting in but most importantly why<\/em> it\u2019s there!<\/p>\n

I want to carry what I\u2019m carrying with balance, fortitude and joy.<\/p>\n

Note to self – I will share mission with travelling companion (husband).<\/p>\n

He LOVES to travel light\u2026I\u2019ll bet he\u2019s up for (re)packing!<\/p>\n

reACTION [to change in the response to stimulus]: unpack\/repack <\/b><\/h2>\n

I will clean my house literally and figuratively. I will de-clutter my home making it open and expansive and then move inward.<\/p>\n

CLEANING HOUSE will be as a metaphor for me.<\/p>\n

I will…. Unpack bag. Examine contents and carefully decide to bring. Repack.<\/p>\n

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