soul clutter

In a season of busyness, my soul can get cluttered. So can the spaces that I live and work in. It's in these moments that I must stop and clear out of few things before continuing. If I'm not careful to listen to that little voice screaming at me to hit the pause button (ahem! now!) and put things away, or take a 20 minute catnap, or sit still in God's presence, things will only continue to get worse. 

What do you do to un-clutter your space? Your day? Your soul? What works for you? For me, I must stop doing something...and do something else that brings beauty into my day. Even the smallest things (like a clean bathroom counter or a straightened work surface or something yummy to munch on) can make a big difference to me. 

When I am quiet- when I intentionally press the pause button- I seem to hear God better. My connection is clearer. I hear His truth rather than the stream of lies that Satan is pushing my way. I move more gracefully through my day...and, in turn, treat others with more grace.

I recently found this quote on Pinterest. It put into words and perspective why I feel so good when I make that small investment in my day...in me...

Well amen. Two amens. I am currently in a season of learning this. A little self-compassion can lead to great things. It could lead to living more intentionally and more graciously. And that's something my cluttered soul longs for.