Spring is finally here in NYC and the trees and flowers are blooming in spectacular happy spring colors! When the weather gets nice like this, I put my winter clothes to the back of my closet, bring forward my lighter weight jackets and tops-ultimately cleaning out those items that are covered with dust. It's sorta like clockwork: Every spring, I declutter my home, booting all the things I don't need from my space.
This leads me to think, so when do I take the time to cleanse my mind and soul? Well, TBH, I have had a lot of time this past fall and winter season to slow down and make space for my mind and soul. A few short weeks ago I had back surgery and I am in the process of recovering. I tell you this not for sympathy but to say that my “time off” has allowed me to make space and to be more psychologically flexible. Being more psychologically flexible allows me to approach situations from new perspectives, be open to emotions, and to let go of old versions of myself and step into new ways of being. While physically I still can’t do all of the stuff I used to be able to do, I have learned to explore new ways of being mindfully active. For example, I am loving some online psychology classes. And reading novels during the day! And taking walks through the park and exploring nature. And, yes, binging movies and television series! As I reflect on spring cleaning I encourage you to make space for not only your clothes and tupperware but yourself!