Moving, Releasing and Receiving

Three weeks ago Katharina and I moved home. Whereas all previous moves were in some way connected to work, this is the first move to a place we choose to live. It also gave us the opportunity to release a lot of unwanted junk.

When was the last time you moved home? How many boxes did you move which were not unpacked since the last move? Or how many boxes have you not unpacked yet even after a few years? When we made a previous move it was time to get rid of a lot of stuff we didn't need, especially as we no longer had our children living with us. That was five years ago and this last move has brought a new and fresh element to letting go.

Is it important to let go of material things we no longer need? Is there a connection to receiving our desires and letting go of material things? Is there truth to the theory that hoarding prevents the flow of new things?

With this being a move to a place I have chosen, just minutes from a beautiful lake in a small but vibrant town, with a view to mountains adding to the euphoria, there is a feeling of being lighter. It is as if a load has been lifted just simply by moving. This makes me think that the place we chose to live in and in particular the reason for living there is very important to our happiness in that place. You see our previous home was chosen out of necessity, this one out of desire.

The lightness increases as we unpack all the stuff we moved here. Furniture which doesn't fit needed to be disposed of. Books which I no longer want need to be cleared out. And lots of stuff and "that could be useful someday" things needed to be finally released.

So what is it I have actually been letting go of?

1. Energies.
Yes, everything is energy, therefore the things I have released and let go of were also forms of energy. But not just the energy of the physical thing was released, but the energies of attachment and need connected with those things were released. To me this is the most important aspect of releasing things, whether they be material objects or feelings or memories.

2. Blocks.
We attach a lot of energy to things, relationships and memories, so much so that as long as we hold onto them they continue to hold onto us. They hold us in a state of wanting. We want more, we want a change, a solution. But by holding onto them we are blocking that change.

3. Space.
As I release things I no longer want or need I am actually creating space for new things. Those new things may be clothes, shoes, furniture, or seemingly unconnected benefits such as increased income or other dreams coming true. As I release the clutter in my home, the clutter in my mind is cleared and there is space to receive inspiration for new ideas.

So stop and have a look around your home, and don't forget the garage, cellar and roof-space. What have you not touched or used in five years or more? Perhaps it is time to clear out that space. Are there any bad memories attached to things you keep, like photos and gifts. Time to make space.

Now go to the mirror and ask yourself - is there anything I feel bad about which I need to release? Be honest with yourself. Forgiveness is for you not for anyone else. Forgive and move on.

By making this clearing out of your material and emotional homes you will automatically make room for all those dreams and requests you have been making. Now you can truly ask and receive.

If you have any stories you would like to share about releasing and receiving then please leave a comment and tell us about it. Or send me a message if you have trouble letting go.

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