TPC "lite": The "Forgotten" Box
“Hey, the box is gone!”
Surprised that Daniel had noticed so quickly, I called upstairs, “Yeah, it’s my de-clutter for today.”“Cool! Now I won’t trip over it any more!”
Trip over it?
I didn’t realize the box had been that much in his way.
To me, it’s just been the leftover box from our last move, two years ago. When I could stand unpacking no more, I shoved it in the closet, and it’s been sitting there ever since.
Well, except when it’s been tripping my husband!
Replacing Baditude
I can’t tell you for sure what’s in the box because I’ve not looked in it yet. (I think it’s a ton of old nylons that need to be washed, sorted, mended, tossed, and who-knows-what-elsed!)
The “baditudes” I’m pondering today involve my habit of putting stuff off ‘til later because I don’t want to deal with it now. Then getting comfortable not dealing with it. To the point that I fail to notice it’s tripping up someone I love.
One word that comes to mind is procrastination.
Another is denial.
I’d love to tell you that this one stray box is my only evidence of such “baditudes.”
But the point of TPC “lite” is being honest with myself.
With God’s Word
On Day 12, I wrote that God allows nothing – not even my failure to grow up – stand in the way of His love to me.
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I am inseparable from God’s love. He’ll never shove me in a closet and forget about me or pretend I don’t exist. (Click to Tweet this.)
On Day 11, I wrote:
God is shining His spotlight
on you and me.
Not because of us.
Because of who we’ve become
by the chisel of his kindness
by the paintbrush of his grace
Created anew!
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I am God’s masterpiece. He is so proud of me, He says, “That’s my girl!”
I need to let go of procrastination. Now.
I need to Let God‘s assurance that nothing will ever separate me from His love encourage me to separate from stuff I’ve not bothered to deal with for two full years.
I need to let go of denial. Really.
I need to Let God have access to all of me, even…especially the parts I’d far rather hide in a closet for another two years.
And Gratitude
from my journal:
Today I’m praying…
- …for willingness to see the other “boxes” in my life.
- …for the courage to let go of all the “boxes” in my life.
Today I’m watching for…
- …other ways my clutter and “baditudes” are tripping up my Melancholy husband.
- …a simple way to have some Sanguine fun today.
Today I’m appreciating…
- …God’s gentleness as He helps me grow. It’s starting to rub off!
- …the empty spaces that are showing up throughout the house.
Your turn!
- What “baditude” do you think/know is lurking in “forgotten” boxes?
- How can you flip it to gratitude?
- Other thoughts / reflections / insights on today’s topic?
I am normally a procrastinator – big time! But with my current life situation, I have been forced to de-clutter. I am working on my attic, and have made a goal for myself of bringing two boxes each day. It’s difficult, but a little exciting too – getting to see things I haven’t seen in a while. I am finding much I don’t really need as much I thought I did.
Procrastination has always been an issue for me. I’m really trying to not procrastinate but it’s a tough habit to break! I have so many “boxes” that I’m trying to open the covers on to take a peek inside and then get through that I feel overwhelmed. Thank you for this post! Have a blessed day!
Oh Yes! I have baditude boxes from our move six months ago. I’m feeling motivated to get rid of those boxes and baditudes!
I’ve been doing so well on my decluttering each day. However, today I was really tired and not feeling well, so I gave myself permission to “skip” ~~ procrastinate ~~ doing it today. However, after reading your post encouraged me to get up and do it for the 15 minutes! I can get this baditude out of here.
Thanks again.
Oh my…. As my dh left for work this morning he made a comment about being afraid that someone was going to trip over the stuff in the hallway. It’s been there for months and I’ve just kind of ignored it…
enjoyed reading your thoughts today.