Hoarders

There's this show called Hoarders that explores the lives of people who purchase, have, or hold onto too much stuff. The first time I saw the show, I thought, Now why would anyone ever want all that "ish" in their house?! Fast forward a few years and I kinda get it. Am I a hoarder? Not quite. But over the years, we have collected more and more unnecessary stuff. Couple that with my knack for a sale and love of fashion, and you get someone who, if not careful, could have an entire segment dedicated to herself! So, when I make or have the time to go through and get rid of things, I find myself asking, What is this "ish"? Or Why the hell do we still have this "ish"?! (And ya'll ALLLL know that I'm not saying "ish" lol)

I know, I know. Some of you watched Minimalist and now perceive yourself some simplistic person who doesn't have any chance of becoming a hoarder. That's cute and all, but you're still a hoarder. We are all hoarders. Why? Because often we hold on to so much other "stuff." We hold on to the feelings and perceptions of our past. We let it all pile up...in our heads, in our hearts, in our spirits. We are walking around cluttered and jumbled in the mind and soul, yet wondering why we feel so heavy. It's hard to smile when the windows to your soul are covered with junk. 

At times, we are hoarding so much that we cast negativity everywhere we go. Some of us are hoarding the trauma of our childhood. Some of us are hoarding the pain of heartbreak. We are hoarding the guilt of the abortion, the stain of the mistake, the memory of the affair, the fear of the future. We hold on to ALL of it! Refusing to let go. It means something to us. It's who we are. Without it...without it...who would we be?  But imagine how much lighter you would feel if you simply let go. What might happen if instead of hoarding and hiding, you actually shared your story? Who could you help? Who could you save? Who would you become? 

You see, life isn't meant to be lived alone, and for most hoarders that is part of what it's all about. They are lonely, so they hold on to stuff. So many of us are lonely in our experiences. We don't think anyone else would understand. Nobody can relate. They just wouldn't get it! You think you're the first person to endure? You think you're the only person to mess up? Nope. You're not. You're not the only and you damn sure aren't the last. That said, it's time for some of us to free up some space. You wanna become your best self? Move some things out. Cast some things down. Banish it. Rebuke it. Release it. Be Blessed XOXO