An empty drawer is a beautiful thing

26 January 2015

An empty drawer is a thing of beauty

My team and I helped a client declutter and organize her entire home last week and we were able to make a huge impact—because the client parted with so much. She was so ready to let go of the excess that was weighing her down and she made amazing decisions. As we took out bag after bag of donatable items, the rooms seemed to get lighter.

All the team members—and the client—were practically giddy over it.

When it came time to organize the items that were kept, it was a breeze. We found ourselves with empty drawers and even an empty cabinet when we were finished. Folks, that’s a rarity. And it’s a great thing.

To me, an empty drawer represents abundance (though it may appear the opposite). It represents the ability to bring in new items, new ideas, new opportunities. By letting go of so much, this client has opened herself up to a whole new way of life. She’ll no longer have to struggle to find what she needs. Everything in her home has a place (another rarity). Possibilities have opened up.

I have every confidence that she’ll be able to maintain the order. If she has difficulty, she now has a resource (me) to get her right back on track.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the less stuff you own, the easier life is.

If you have more items than you can store comfortably and the excess is getting in your way, consider letting stuff go. I promise that living in your home will become less of a struggle. And who doesn’t want that?

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Comments

I’ve never got rid of enough clothing to free up a dresser drawer, but I did it with my desk a few years ago. I was planning to replace it with something smaller, so as a first step, I cleaned out the drawers. I ended up keeping the desk, but I still have one (almost) empty drawer.

Janet Barclay June 3, 2017 02:55 AM

I can imagine you, your crew, and your client jumping up and down with joy at the amazing discovery of empty spaces! What a refreshing change of pace!!

Olive Wagar July 1, 2017 05:10 PM

Thanks, Olive!

Janine Adams July 1, 2017 05:50 PM

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About Janine

Hello! I’m Janine Adams — a certified professional organizer based in St. Louis, and the creator of Peace of Mind Organizing®.

I love order, harmony + beauty, but I believe that the way that you feel about yourself and your home is what truly matters.

If you’re ready to de­clutter with a purpose and add more ease to your life, you’ve found the right blog — and you’ve found the right company.

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