SpaceClear | Your Spacious Self & Home | Stephanie Bennett Vogt
Spacious Home, Spacious Life
"Effort is required to become,
but what effort is required to be?"
As a make-things-happen kind of girl, taking charge is deeply encoded in my DNA. Taking a step back when all of my animal impulses say move in, step in, fix, explain, help people understand, do something... is one of the hardest …
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“We are one blink of an eye away from being fully awake.”
–Pema Chödrön, “Start Where You Are”
In you read my recent posts Stepping Into Stillness and Serving Life, I left you hanging with the promise of this...
beauty of a poem by Rumi.
Silence.
Death of noisy self.
Lasting …
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"Your old life was a a frantic running from silence. The speechless full moon comes out now." –Rumi
Stillness.
What if it could be as simple as turning on a switch inside you? An experience that you could simply call in, or step into, or rest inside of.
Try it.
This might help...
Just …
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All our window shades needed replacing in the living room. The resulting effect of a temporary half-curtain treatment has been a stunning revelation. What we see now is none of the usual (distractions?) of cars, or houses, or people walking by. Just the tops of everything.
Nothing to see from my …
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My journey is about releasing things, not acquiring them; letting go, not adding on to. Having said that, I also believe that "things that make your heart sing" are not clutter. If they brighten your day, make your life easier, more fun, or feel supremely good...
not clutter.
Nor …
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Written on Christmas Eve, 1513
"I salute you. I am your friend, and my love for you goes deep.
There is nothing I can give you which you have not. But there is much,
very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take. No heaven can
come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today. …
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Woo-hoo! I'm celebrating a milestone. 200 posts and counting.
When I began blogging two years ago in December 2008, I had no idea I would love blogging so much nor that I could stick to my promise to blog twice a week no matter what.
Yes, every Tuesday and Friday, rain or shine, inspired or not... …
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Another take on "clutter." *
Like I say: It's not about the clutter, or the clearing. It's how we relate to the experience – the place where real living happens.
Enjoy this beauty of a poem.
Evident
by Mark Nepo
Why do I keep putting everything away?
I need to be distracted by …
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September. It's my favorite month of the year.
More than just it being one of the most beautiful and bountiful months in New England where I live, September has always been a time of shift and new beginnings...
An invitation to show up, regroup, renew, start over.
But you don't need to wait …
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I came across this poem recently tucked deep in a file on my computer I called "Remembering." I know nothing about the author Jonathan Leavy,* or how this poem found me. It must have been one of those emails that went around the block a few times. Written on the morning of the famous 2004 …
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Teacher, author, and internationally-known expert in space clearing, Stephanie Bennett Vogt brings over 35 years of experience to her inspirational clearing programs, consultations, and writing. Her passion is helping people clear a path to their true nature and best life – one moment, drawer, living space, and good laugh at a time. Learn more >
Nourishing lessons in slowing down, simplifying, and self-care, this unique guide shows you how to clear your home, quiet the mind, and restore your spirit. Even if you don't think you have "clutter," you'll love this book! Learn more > Autographed copies > Volume discount >
Retreat for women in one of the most magical settings in Spain! Treat yourself to a week of clearing heaven and a sparkling new you! Small circle of women, private room, fantastic food fresh from the garden, mystical location, time to rest, reflect, release, and renew! CEUs available. Learn more >
In this enlightening interview Stephanie talks about what clutter is; why most clearing efforts (though well-intentioned) do not last; and what you can do to cultivate a clear home and spacious life. Listen and free download >
Stephanie shares her unique perspectives on simplifying, reinvention, and letting go in the Huffington Post. Check out her column here >
Stephanie's second book with Jack Canfield, Marci Schimoff, Janet Bray Attwood, et.al. is a beautiful collection of "30 inspirational ideas to live your best life now." Comes in hardcover and makes a perfect gift. Learn more> Autographed copies >
Ease into clearing one day at a time with Stephanie's popular 28-day online course and audio meditations designed to quiet the mind and simplify. Learn more about "Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life" on DailyOM>
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