One of the things I love about Lent is the challenge to simplify my life and make room for important things. While pondering the spiritual clutter this week, I kept picturing other clutter; the time it takes from my life and the resources that could be going to better use elsewhere. Where did I put that birthday gift I bought 6 months ago now that his birthday is coming up soon? Is it really necessary to keep all 50 of these cookbooks when I use the same 10 or so over and over? (You get the idea.)
Anyway, along the lines of the 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge, I'm making a list of random places in my home that can be simply cleaned and organized. We've lived in the same house for 20+ years and it's quite surprising to consider all the places that are hidden away from sight but still get filled to the brim with stuff I don't even use or want anymore! To make it doable, I tried to choose small places that could easily be organized in a short period of time (hence, my 6-drawer desk could take 6 days), but by the end of Lent I'm looking forward to a greater sense of detachment, a better use of my time (not searching for that missing whatever) and a greater overall sense of stewardship as I bring things to my favorite charity garage sale this spring.
My List:
- desk drawers
- silverware drawer
- cookbook collection
- closet shelf
- DVD cabinet
- Holiday decorations
- shoe collection
- out-of-season clothes
- sock/underwear drawer
- night stand
- pantry
- freezer
- magazine basket/rack
- bookshelf
- under the bed
- craft area
- yarn/fabric stash
- toy box
- make-up bag
- hair stuff
- nail polish
- linen closet
- bathroom cabinets
- car glove compartment, console, trunk
- Mitten box (hats, umbrellas, etc.)
- top of my file cabinet
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