Cleaning House

Last Week I threw out WORRYING,
It was getting old and in the way.
It kept me from being me,
I couldn't do things my way.

I threw out those inhibitions,
They were just crowding me out.
Made room for my New Growth,
Got rid of my old dreams and doubts.

I threw out a book on MY PAST
(didn't have time to read it anyway).
Replaced it with New Goals,
Started reading it today.

I threw out childhood toys
(remember how I treasured them so)?
Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too,
Threw out the one from long ago.

Bought in some new books too,
Called I CAN, I WILL, and I MUST.
Threw out I might, I think and I ought.
WOW, You should've seen the dust.

I ran across an OLD FRIEND,
Haven't seen him in a while.
I believe his name is GOD,
Yes, I really like His style.

He helped me to do some cleaning
And added some thing's Himself.
Like PRAYER, HOPE and FAITH,
Yes I placed them right on the shelf.

I picked up this special thing
And placed it at the front door.
I FOUND IT - its called PEACE.
Nothing gets me down anymore.

Yes, I've got my house looking nice.
Looks good around the place.
For things like Worry and Trouble
There just isn't any place.

It’s good to do a little house cleaning,
Get rid of the old things on the shelf.
It sure makes things brighter,
Maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.

~Author Unknown~

I received this email today from a mailing list at www.mountainwings.com. I found it so appropriate as this is exactly what I need to do in order to move on with my life. A very dear friend has been encouraging me a lot, and I haven't been listening to her as much as I should and I guess that is just because of my fear of letting go and moving on. So, I've decided to get professional help. Yes, I'm going to see a therapist. I think I really need to do this if I'm going to get my life back on track and actually start LIVING again. I've said it a million times. I'm a WONDERFUL person, a friend that anyone would want to have. It's time I stop beating myself up, tear down the huge wall around me and let people see the beautiful person in me.