renewal

So, I've spent the majority of my weekend painting my living room. Why? Apparently, because i need to get a life. Well, actually, because it's been years since it's been done and about time for a new look. Like most projects it started as just a fresh coat of paint......and is turning into a whole new room. It occurred to me as I was putting things back in place that most of what I have around me in this room, is there out of habit, not out of desire. Things I've had in the same places for the 12 years I've lived in this house, and even after going through a divorce, have remained the same. I have more photos of my former in-laws up in my living room then my Ex does, and their HIS parents! I keep some things around, like photos of my former in-laws, for my son's benefit, but there's a lot more stuff that is still there for no reason other than, i just look past it. It makes me take note of how much in my life is there because I just don't even see it anymore, and what, and sometimes who, is in my life because I truly place value on it/them. I think its a good idea for all of us to paint a new room once in awhile, whether literally or figuratively, so that we gain a fresh perspective on what's in our life out of habit, and what's there because it's actually something we value. I believe we'll find one of two things. 1) a bunch of stuff that's just taking up space and accordingly, energy in our lives that needs to go, or 2) a renewed appreciation for what we have and who we share it with. Both are very healthy options. So, its a fair amount of work, this painting stuff, and the going through, and the evaluating, but ahhhhh, the view is so much clearer on the other side of it. peace and blessings.