Your house is your larger body. It grows in the sun and sleeps in the stillness of the night; and it is not dreamless. Does not your house dream? And dreaming, leave the city for grove or hill-top?"
- Kahlil Gibran, Prophet.

Our homes do more than protect us from the elements and keep us warm when it is cold. There is more to our home than the structure, floors, bricks and mortar. Our homes contain, support and nourish our Spirit, our bodies and our minds. There is a symbiotic relationship we have with our space. When we first move in, we begin to shape the space with our belongings, the colors we paint, the music we play, the food we cook, etc. It becomes home as we move in, get settled and surround ourselves with things we like and are familiar with.
At the same time we are shaping the space, it is shaping us. When you enter, where do you put your bag or briefcase? Where is the light switch and which way does the door open? Which cabinet contains what and where does this, that or the other go? Is there an uneven step or a door that sticks? As we move in, we become familiar with the nuances of the space. We shape it as it shapes us. Our home is our mini-world. We need and want someplace where we feel safe, can hang our hat and seek refuge from the sometimes frightening world out there. Our home is protection, often times sought to be a sanctuary where we replenish ourselves, feed our spirit and rest our bodies. It is believed that 'what you give, you will also receive'. The intention, care, maintenance which you contribute to your space will in turn be returned to you as the house supports you. The environment within which we practice this art ought to support us in mind, body and spirit. Is it nurturing? Does it smell good? Do we love the furniture, rugs and artwork? Does it feel good? If yes isn't the answer to all these questions, I would ask why you aren't taking better care of yourself and tending to your highest needs? Not to fret, help is on the way - Just Get Rid of It and Helpful Hints will have you humming and answering yes to these questions and life in general!