Have you ever followed advice and strategies that were designed to help you ditch the feelings of being overwhelmed, only to feel more overwhelmed and drowning in the chaos? Yeah, me too! It's frustrating when you try all the things but still can't find peace.
Overwhelm is more serious than we realize; it engulfs us, making us feel unseen, exhausted and unheard.
Overwhelm often begins subtly, creeping into our lives as we juggle various responsibilities and demands. We may ignore its signs, dismissing the mounting stress as something everyone experiences. But as it intensifies, we find ourselves trapped in a sinking feeling, struggling to keep our heads above water.
You know what is Interesting? The cluttered spaces in our external world are often a manifestation of the overwhelm we feel inside. When we're mentally burdened and emotionally cluttered, it reflects in our physical environment.
This realization led me to start with decluttering my surroundings, I prayed and I asked God to show me and help me let go of anything that wasn't meant for me to carry and the ball immediately began to roll. I was moved to start by purging my closet, then moved into my cabinets and slid right into my relationships.
Including Holy Spirit in this process was pivotal. With His highlighter and spotlight, I recognized the emotional weight I had been carrying and the unnecessary clutter in my heart. He gently revealed the things I needed to let go of - from material possessions, emotional baggage and unhealthy attachments.
As I released the physical and emotional clutter, my heart and mind became clearer and to my pleasant surprise, I even shed a some pounds (because extra weight can also be a manifestation of clutter).
I began to feel the peace and clarity that I falsely believed was eluding me for so long. It was there the whole time, but I was unable to reach it - down underneath all the clutter and noise.
The cluttered chaos in my life was replaced with a beautiful alignment that only comes from partnering with Holy Spirit.
Through this transformational journey, I discovered the power of inviting Holy Spirit into every area of my life- even the spaces that felt like common knowledge to me. His wisdom and guidance go beyond simple decluttering; He leads us to a life of truth, freedom and authenticity - the life that was designed for the original version of ourselves.
Don't ignore the signs of overwhelm, for they are crucial indicators of something deeper within us. Embrace the process of decluttering, both inside and out, and invite Holy Spirit as your ever-present best friend and help. The beauty of this connection will leave you amazed as you break free from overwhelm and step into a life filled with joy, peace, and alignment.
Break up with the overwhelm. It doesn't serve you.
Love you, xoxo - Coach Q
