In one sense, my journey is just beginning. I’m writing my first blog post. As my daughter, Chelsea, would say, “You didn’t see that coming!” Today, my friend Tammy, who’s beautiful inside and out, has finished my website and it’s now available on the world wide web. I’ve put myself and my abilities out there for all the world to see. In another sense, the steps I’m taking are just a few of the many I’ve been taking for . . . . . Let’s just say a lot of years.
Finding Solace In Organizing
Coming from a dysfunctional home, I found solace in organizing. Whether it was the linen closet, the kitchen junk drawer, or a box of numbered invoices a friend and I found that had been thrown out by a small business. Bringing order to those areas of the house, or putting the invoices in numerical or alphabetical order, gave me a sense of control when I felt I had none.
Organizing Is My Gift
Fast forward and I have discovered that my love of organizing is so much more than a little girl’s need for some sense of control. It is how I am gifted. I can walk into a room and see how it can flow so much better. Or in a work situation, I can see how processes and practices can be made more efficient. It truly gives me joy to help someone improve the spaces around them and give them more peace, and yes, maybe even a little more sense of control.
Moving Can Create Such A Mess
That brings me to helping Claudia after her move. Physical issues made it difficult for her to get to and unpack boxes, and the stacks of boxes were everywhere! The moving company had not taken the time to put the boxes in any kind of way that made sense! My first time with her we worked on getting her dining room cleared and the kitchen to the point where she could use it. As we unpacked the boxes, I helped her determine if all of the items were really going to serve her well in her new home. We were able to get her table and dining area cleared and the kitchen more functional, while filling up the newly created “donate” area.
Decluttering & Organizing Leaves You Feeling Happy
During my second session with her, I brought along some muscles, namely my husband! We were able to go through more boxes, adding to the “donate” area and to the trash. We also moved the remaining boxes into the rooms where they needed to be. This would allow Claudia to go through boxes at her own pace, and she wouldn’t have to go far to put things away. It was great fun for all of us to see the widening areas of floor space being uncovered. Well, maybe just fun for me! But I know Claudia was very happy and feeling lighter after our time together.