<p style="text-align: justify; ">Have you ever walked into a messy room and felt a wave of overwhelm? That’s often how life feels when it’s cluttered, full of unnecessary baggage that distracts and weighs us down. I have been there too, juggling responsibilities, relationships, and dreams, wondering why everything feels so loud yet so unfulfilling. The great Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French aviator and writer, once said, “<em>Perfection is attained not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away</em>.” Could it be that our pursuit of more; more achievements, more possessions, more approval, is the very thing clouding our vision?</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Pause for a moment and ask yourself: What truly matters to me? Not what society says should matter. Not what looks good on Instagram. What feeds your soul?
</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying and Spark Joy, popularized the idea of keeping only what “sparks joy” in our physical spaces, but this principle applies to life too. What relationships, habits, or commitments no longer serve you? I recently let go of a project that drained my energy, and the relief was indescribable. It was as if the fog lifted, and suddenly, I could see the path ahead more clearly.
</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Why do we hold on to things that don’t serve us? Fear, perhaps. Fear of loss. Fear of letting others down. Fear of stepping into the unknown. But what if letting go is the ultimate act of courage?
</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">Here’s a challenge for you: Take 15 minutes today. Turn off your notifications. Sit with a journal or simply with your thoughts. Reflect on what clutters your life, physically, emotionally, mentally. And then, take one small step. Donate that shirt you never wear. Say no to that draining obligation. Release that grudge that’s eating you alive.
</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">When you clear the noise, you create space for what truly matters. Clarity isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about quieting the chaos enough to hear your inner voice.
</p><p style="text-align: justify; ">So, what’s one thing you will declutter today? Let’s talk about it in the comments, or better yet, spend a few quiet moments alone. You owe yourself that clarity.
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DECLUTTERING LIFE FOR CLARITY
By
Emetekefe Akpovwovwo