A Change of Scenery Does a World of Good

If I look back over the years, I am sure there is a pattern or two to be found. One of them has to do with how often I rearrange the furniture in my house. This evening, I found myself looking for comfort in change. While that may seem odd to some, I have always found that a change of scenery does my soul good.

As I move sofas and chairs, tables and electronics, I envision not only the finished space but also the mood it will set and the peace and balance it will bring to my life. It is amazing how the state of our homes is reflective of the state of our being. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead in this Sensational September. Today, what I experienced at work looked a lot more chaotic than sensational. At the end of the day, I went for a walk in the woods to clear my mind and gain some needed perspective and exercise.

Fresh air does the body good – and the mind, and the soul. I gained the clarity I needed to come back home ready to take on all that is on my plate with renewed enthusiasm and confidence. Yes, I PAUSEd: took the pause I desperately needed from the cell phone, computer, and children; accepted what was in my control and the role I was playing to create the current reality; understood the lesson – the pattern of behavior that has plagued me at this time of year; saw what was now possible with a fresh perspective and generated alternative solutions; and then, returned home to embrace my potential.

When I walked through the door to my home, the Universe tested me again… “Are you sure you have what it takes? Your house is a mess! Your office is a mess!” Blah Blah Blah. I WAS sure. After I served dinner, I enlisted the help of my children and we rearranged furniture to create the space that I need to embrace my potential. I feel so much better now!

In the past, my initial step in taking on any new project was to “get organized”. For me that meant cleaning up my work space, creating new files, sharpening pencils, buying a new notebook, etc. The physical cues for change have always provided comfort when journeying into the unknown and they still do. Just like rearranging the furniture. Where my growth has come, is that now, I acknowledge the connection between my state of being and my productivity and ensure that my first step is to PAUSE. I must nurture my soul, be true to myself, be the person I want to be, and THEN move. Lesson Learned.