Order out of Chaos

This morning I sorted through and organized my jewelry box. I was amazed to see how many things I had that I hadn't worn in 15-20 years or more. The box was stuffed full and it was hard to find the things that I like and wear on a regularly basis.

Some of the items had sentimental value, but most of it was just stuff. As I sorted through, it felt good to discard the things that really didn't matter. I had a bunch of single earrings that had lost their mates. A bunch of silver things that were now tarnished. A handful of things that are not my style and never really were, but somehow I just couldn't get rid of them.

What an amazing, cleansing feeling it gave me to create order in that small part of my life. Kirk Duncan teaches that "Order" is one of the most basic, primal needs of human beings. The more parts of our life that are out of order, the more we are living in chaos and disorder, blocking the flow of the things that we want to come into our life.

I'm grateful for the things that I have and for the stewardship I have over them. When I create order out of chaos, I feel powerful and the creative juices flow, allowing for me to have more peace, joy, and gratitude.

Any time of year is good for creating order. Baby steps are the key. Organize a silverware drawer, the movie or book shelves, clean out a closet, or your car. One thing at a time. As you create order in your life, and as you create a vacuum by giving up things that no longer serve you, more of the things that you want/desire/need can come into your life.

What can you put in Order today?