Create a space to welcome what’s coming
What if decluttering our outer spaces also allowed us to make room within ourselves? Sorting, giving away, or putting away the belongings of a loved one who has passed away is neither forgetting nor disrespectful. It’s a powerful symbolic gesture, a way of saying, “You’re still in my heart, but I choose to close the chapter.”
A gentle approach is to start with the least emotionally charged items. Over time, you might decide to keep one or two important keepsakes (a photo, a piece of jewelry, a letter) and leave the rest. Donating these items to charity or to someone in need can also give new meaning to this separation.
