My church is having a clothing exchange at the end of the month so I have been helping the children sort through their clothes. Man, is it hard convincing them that the shirt they love no longer fits them...this is true of shirts, pajamas, pants/shorts/skirts/dresses and even socks! Over and over and over again, I would say,"yes, honey, you have loved this item and now it is time to give to a little boy or girl who need it and will love it." This usually worked.
I wasn't going to go through my closet because the majority of the clothes I own I love. The few I don't love, I have been hoping to find a way to love - like a perfect pair of pants/skirt and/or shirt or maybe even a perfect accessory. I also know which items in my closet that don't quite fit me - mostly skirts, but I know I am just a few pounds (well, maybe 5 or 10lbs) away from wearing them again - and these items are loved!
The other day a vision or picture popped into my head of a very organized closet. Outfits either hung together (same hanger) or hung next to each other (separate hangers). It was a picture of the closet I could have. I saw my floral skirt hung with my purple top & sweater. I saw my new pants hung with a couple of different top options, etc...
It was at the moment that I realized I needed to take my own advice. By hanging onto items that I didn't love, but hoped to and by hanging onto items that were really to tight...I was denying those clothes to someone who probably could really use them. So, I cleaned out my closet today.
Man, does it look better! I also discovered that I have way more black skirts than I realized. Had no idea I had so many. Not sure which ones to keep (since I love them all and they all fit), so I am going to attempt to find "perfect" outfits for them and go from there.
I am now staring at a basket full of clothes to give away. A closet that still has a lot of clothes, but feels & looks so much lighter! skinnier! Cleaner! More Organized!
Makes me wonder if there isn't some truth to clutter keeping us fat or the wrong clothes holding us back from being our true selves (true size).
Just something to think about!
Happy Walking!
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