Stuff

Recently I had our entire carpet professionally cleaned.  It was quite a task to put all the furniture on sliders, move things and get ready to have it done, then afterward getting the fans and dehumidifier up from the basement to hasten the drying. As the carpet guy was getting all his equipment gathered to leave, he mentioned that I had a lot of "stuff" to move. 

"Stuff"

Yes, I heard it..."a lot of stuff"!  Well, it didn't take long for me to realize and agree with this assessment!  I did a quick survey and in short order had some things gathered in a spare room in order to donate to a good cause.  That process is continuing and I am giving myself permission to take as long as I need, but to keep at it!

That brings me to a more personal level.  What "stuff" must each of us deal with in our spirits, our personal life, our prayer life, etc. etc.?  What character defects are still ruling our life that would be best to get in touch with and ask God's help in lifting them from our behavours?   Sometimes this "stuff" is not obvious until another person points them out to us, maybe even in a casual conversation. Rough times in life, relationship upsets, death of a loved one or pet can be a very painful spot but the silver lining may bring to light unexpected realities that in the end proved to be a good thing.

Sometimes it happens in the process of clearing the "stuff" out, more "stuff" is found. Now I see dusting that has been neglected in spots.  Oh well, I bet I'm not alone?  Anyone else ever discover that it was time to deal with lots of "stuff" in life?  If we don't take time to deal with it, perhaps time will take us!  

If you would like to make an appointment with me to discuss your "stuff" with, call 920.793.3530 or to view my blog see: MollyLaFond.com  You may also contact me through that blog. I am a spiritual director with offices in either Two Rivers or Crivitz, WI.