APRIL PROMPT

Letting Go of Things with Intention Feels Satisfying

Spring cleaning with a purpose

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash

I got a headstart on my spring cleaning this year. My mission was clear: to declutter and minimize items so that I could put the house up for sale and downsize to a rental apartment. It will be a small space for myself and my dog with an open invitation to my adult children to visit.

I am excited to start a new chapter in my life after my divorce and to have a space I can call my own. Letting go of the things in the marital house has been an emotional journey, with memories and emotions rising to the surface. It’s a much-needed cathartic process as I evaluate what I’d like to keep and what I’d like to let go.

Having a method to my madness is helping. I am making a dent, slowly but steadily. When I first met Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages on Medium, I was inspired by her minimalistic and nomadic lifestyle. Starting early was one of the takeaways from her experience. I won’t go into how many trips I’ve made to drop off donations, but I want to share some things that have been meaningful and fulfilling in some ways.

Silver

Maybe it’s an Indian thing to have silverware at home. In India, we ate food on stainless steel plates. But during special occasions…