Marie Kondo, the household organization consultant, has been teased a lot this week because after years of sharing household de-cluttering tips, she’s decided that now with two children under three years old at home, her own house will be less tidy.
Despite the teasing, I’ve appreciated the simple advice Kondo has shared – namely, let go of the things that no longer “bring you joy.” That little helpful tip rings in my ears whenever I clear out closets or cabinets.
This past week, I attended the New England Synod clergy retreat at Camp Calumet in New Hampshire. Our closing worship invited us to think about the things we need to let go of in order to allow for the new to happen.
There are many things we hold onto because we think we “should,” but no longer bring us joy. What would happen if we said a prayer of thanks and then simply let them ago to allow space and energy and resources for something new, something more joy-filled?
In Christ,
Pastor Jen