Organization, Organization, Organization
by Lorrie Kazan

This article appeared in the  KajamaTM Digest for the week of 6/21/2004

It's amazing how much real work there is to do in the world when we finally stop getting in our own way. The crux of moving forward seems to be staying organized: a skill that has been the bane of my existence, and which seems to be the focus of this next phase of my life.

Organization Tips:

*Hire good people to help you. Here we have some trial and error perhaps in finding the right people and giving ourselves permission to spend the money. With proper help, we'll have less clutter and more cleanliness, which immediately leads to greater peace of mind (which is priceless!) and ultimately greater ability to manifest our dreams. (Once many years ago when I didn't think I had the money to hire someone to clean but did it anyway, the woman I hired found cash I'd hidden under something, and I was able to pay her bill with money I'd forgotten I had!)

*Throw things out. Yes, you might want to examine the pockets or hiding places first. In organizing, don't you often find money hidden in coat pockets, or uncashed checks? If you haven't used it in six months or a year, you probably don't need it. (I used to move things out to the porch first and see if I actually missed it.) Can you find it elsewhere, such as a library or online? Will someone else genuinely benefit from it?

*Put things away now instead of waiting for when you'll feel like it; odds are you'll never feel like it, especially after things begin to pile up.

*Admit breakdowns - even declare them. Don't try to lie to yourself about anything. Breakdowns lead to breakthroughs. Authenticity leads to mental clarity.

*Ask for help. You do have friends. Maybe they can offer coaching, recommendations or actual physical help.

*Tackle small jobs. Set a timer for five minutes or fifteen minutes and keep your promise to yourself about managing your time. Remember, you have an inner child who needs to trust the parent in you.

*Check out web sites that teach about organization and feng shui. You might learn some valuable ideas.

*Don't underestimate how much better you'll feel when you're clutter-free, or how much energy clutter consumes.

*Value Yourself. If you don't, who will?

*Take breaks; learn and honor your own body's rhythms.

*Don't forget to congratulate yourself and take time to consciously enjoy the organized state. It feels soooo good!

Miraculously, in taking my own advice the morning I wrote this, I mindfully opened my credit card statement and noticed that Earthlink had not cancelled my service months before, when I switched carriers, and had been charging my card for several months. I don't know why I didn't see it before, but with my renewed focus on staying organized and creating clarity of mind, it jumped out at me.

After some negotiation with Earthlink, I was finally able to convince them to credit my account for $87.80 that had been charged, and to refrain from charging me in the future. That may not be a fortune, but I guess it could have been if I'd let it go long enough. What would you do if someone handed you $88 today? Imagine how creative and abundant I could be if I weren't constantly looking for things or misplacing them? Why, I may only have to write an article once!

Lorrie Kazan (www.lorriekazan.com)
Copyright © Lorrie Kazan 2002-2005