Closet Cleanse.
It is still about the closet. Can you tell I am in cleanup mode? 
I have been cleaning the playroom again, that’s why. Organization and decluttering is indeed a never-ending process. There are just too much stuff to deal with, and to think we only have a small house and not too much things. Anyway, for the steps:
1. Begin by thinking on paper, which will help speed up and simplify the process: what do you love? When tossing items, refer to your list.
2. When debating about an item, ask yourself: which is more valuable? The item or the cleared space?
3. No one lets go of something without reaching for something else. Think of the overarching theme, of what sort of feeling in your life you want next (i.e. serenity, creativity) so you can create the space for it.
4. Ask yourself these questions: Do I love it? Is it flattering? Is it the image I want to project? If it’s a “yes” to all three, then it’s a keeper.
5. To determine if something is a personal treasure, ask yourself: is this the best reminder of that particular time in my life or person I knew? If not, then toss it.
6. Invest in matching wooden or padded hangers and quality containers.
7. When you’re 3/4 of the way through clearing your closet, you may begin to get overwhelmed by the space (What am I going to do without my stuff?) Remind yourself that you are who you are, not what you own. Get through the panic, and you’ll experience calm and relief.
8. Keep in mind a Zen parable that tells of a traveler on a road who came up on a river with a washed out bridge. So he built himself a raft which carried him safely to the other side. “This is a good raft” he thought, “If I come to another river, I can use it.” So he carried it on his back with him for the rest of his life. How long do we hold onto something that’s no longer useful?
9. Practice SHED. Separate the treasures, Heave the trash, Embrace your identity and connect to who you are without your stuff, and Drive forward.
10. Decide who will get the cast-offs, i.e., a favorite charity or homeless shelter.
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