Did you get your ashes yesterday? Don't stop there. Lent is a great opportunity to work on "cleaning out your closet," spiritually speaking.
In the business world, there is a method for organizing spaces such as closets, drawers, storerooms, offices, and work benches. It's called The 5 S method.
Sort: Stuff has a way of accumulating in our spaces. See what's in there. Pull it all out. Make three piles: What you will Keep; What you will give to Good Will; and What you will Toss.
Set Back in Order: Put the Keepers back into the closet in an order that feels right to you.
Shine: Spruce up the area so that you can breathe freely when you stand up to look at your work.
Standardize: Take note of the changes you are making and make a vow to yourself to keep your closet in this new order.
Sustain: Remember this about our human nature: Even after we make a change, we often gradually slip back into old habits. If you aren't careful --and mindfull-- the stuff will start to accumulate again. Ask yourself: What will help to sustain me in my intention to do better?
Lent can be a fresh chance to come clean. A "cleaning out of the closets of our hearts," as someone once said.
This Lent, stop and take a look at your inner closet. This is a good time to find what's useful, get rid of the junk, and give away something to those in need.
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