Today I came across a pair of my son’s broken headsets. He only had them for about 2 months before they broke. I tried to return them, but to no avail. So, I replaced them. He wanted to throw out the old pair, but I stopped him. I don’t know why, but I did. I knew they didn’t work and I will never get them fixed. For some reason, I found comfort having them here–even though I knew they were worthless. As I thought about this today, I realized that this is tied to my problem of letting go of any and everything due to emotional baggage.
When it comes to items and clothing, I’m probably a boarderline hoader. I have worn out clothing in my closet and items in my garage that I probably don’t even know are there. Many of us are this way. How many times have you kept something, or someone, in your life, knowing it no longer served a purpose? You keep that thing, or that person, there just to take up space, when you know deep down inside that you would be much better off if you let go or throw it (or he or she) out of your life. You hold on to emotional baggage, that you should let go.
You have the opportunity for something better, but you’re still holding on to what’s broken.
My challenge to you this week is to take notice of the things you have in your life that are no longer serving a purpose. Be they clothes, toys, books, relationships, etc. The first step is identifying your “broken headset.” Then think about why you’re holding on to it. And when you’re feeling really brave: throw it out.
Getting rid of unnecessary items is good for you and it frees up space for what’s to come. When you’re so attached to what’s broken, it’s hard to be open to what’s to come. Go ahead and move on. Get rid of emotional baggage. Out with the old; in with the new!