Let's Purify! Holistic Decluttering

Adrienne Thoman, a friend and fellow podcaster, joined me this week to talk about her journey with minimalism.

I used to think that minimalism was a stark, bright white, and bleak affair. My interview with Adrienne showed me a new perspective. With her ever-present warmth and humor, Adrienne teaches us that you can define minimalism in whatever way will support you best.

HINT: It's all about living with intention, appreciation, and creativity.

With 2 of her closest friends, Adrienne co-hosts The Pirate Life Podcast. Their show is an extension of the way they choose to live their lives, what they call 'The Pirate Life': A life with no limits, a life full of joy, and a life where they challenge themselves to live life to the fullest. In our conversation, Adrienne shares about how her practice of minimalism enhances her Pirate Life.

Here are the links I referred to in the episode. (To see the photo of Adrienne's beautiful living room, go to letspurify.energy/61.)

• The Pirate Life Podcast It's available on most podcast players!
• The Minimalists
• The 30-Day Minimalism Game (The Mins Game)

I hope this interview gives you some new perspective on minimalism. I'm also thrilled to have introduced you to The Pirate Life!

Until next time, keep on Purifying!

Everything in my home is something I truly treasure and value.

We've reached a big milestone here at The Let's Purify! Podcast: 10,000 episode downloads!

That's a lot!

To me, this milestone is more than a mere number. Today, we are celebrating:

• the growth of the Purification message
• the progress you and so many listeners have made on their Purification journeys
• the possibilities for expanding and growing the Purification movement even more

As we continue on this journey together, I'd love to get to know you better. This way I can be sure the podcast and other offerings are fully supporting your needs as you Purify.

I'll be sending out a survey in the next week or so – I would be so appreciative if you would take a few minutes to complete it. Your perspectives mean the world to me and will help us to build a stronger Purification community.

If you are not on my email list and would like to be, click here to sign up. I'll be sending updates about the survey to my list.

Now, on to other important things: Here are two of my favorite songs to play when I'm having a celebratory dance party in my kitchen. I hope you'll join me!

• Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
• Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Thank you for celebrating with me, my friend. Until next time, keep on Purifying!

As I shared in episode 57: Happy New Year! (and what's in store for 2020), I'm planning to integrate more 'internal' or 'inner' Purification into the podcast and my services this year. This week's episode is designed to do just that.

This 20-minute guided meditation gives you a direct experience of Inner Purification. Not sure what Inner Purification means just yet? Give the meditation a try and see what comes up for you!

All you need to do is find a space in your home that you're interested in Purifying*, and bring yourself to sit comfortably there. Be sure you won't be interrupted for about 20 minutes and turn on the episode. (The meditation begins around minute 4 - after the introduction.) You may want to have a pen and paper available to jot down any insights that arise at the end.

You can return to this meditation any time. You will become more aware of the connection between your outer experience (your home and belongings) and what's transpiring within you.

I'm excited to hear what this episode is like for you! Send me an email ([email protected]) or leave a comment below.

Until next time, keep on Purifying!

* a closet, storage area, drawer, guest bedroom, micro area, the surface of your desk, a kitchen counter… you get the idea

Welcome back to part two of my interview with Feng Shui expert, Jillian Rothschild-Scholar on the basics of Feng Shui!

In this part, Jillian talks with us about:

• The difference between creating energy flow and stabilizing energy in the home
• Ways to shift energy within the home when external factors can't be changed
• More details of the Eight Mansions System (Be sure to download Jillian's free Eight Mansions Toolkit which is available through this link until January 31, 2020: https://fsinmotion.com/mytoolkitjan20/
• How a person's Feng Shui process evolves over time
• How Feng Shui and decluttering can work together

If you missed part one of our conversation, you can check out episode 58 here!

[With Feng Shui,] you really have the ability to control how supportive your environment is in creating that life that you want right now.

Jillian has been working in private Feng Shui consultancy since 2010. She is a classically trained Feng Shui expert. She specializes in collaborating with clients over time to awaken new possibilities and assist each client in achieving both personal and professional goals. As part of her Classical Feng Shui work, she consults for both residential and business properties worldwide. Jillian combines modern, practical solutions with the authentic Feng Shui perspective to successfully collaborate with her clients in personal and business matters. Her practice, Feng Shui In Motion, is located in Phoenix, AZ.

You can connect with Jillian on her website and social media at:

• Website: https://fsinmotion.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FengShuiJillian/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fengshuiinmotion/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fengshuiinmotion/

Remember, to get started on your Feng Shui journey you can download Jillian's free Eight Mansions Toolkit! It will be available through this link until January 31, 2020: https://fsinmotion.com/mytoolkitjan20/

And of course, I'm always here to help you Purify. Let's connect for a Clarify to Purify session!

Until next time, keep on Purifying – and aligning your home and personal energy through Feng Shui!

I have been curious about Feng Shui for a while, and also intimidated by the depth and breadth of this topic. Thankfully I have connected with an amazing expert to demystify this ancient Chinese art and science for us!

In part one of this two-part interview, Feng Shui expert, Jillian Rothschild-Scholar:

• Defines the art and science of Feng Shui
• Introduces us to the Eight Mansions System (Be sure to download Jillian's free Eight Mansions Toolkit which is available through this link until January 31, 2020: https://fsinmotion.com/mytoolkitjan20/)
• Explains how the flow of home energy is impacted by Feng Shui
• Differentiates between Western and Classical Feng Shui
• Shares examples of her transformative work

Be sure to tune in for next week's episode where we will continue the conversation!

Jillian has been working in private Feng Shui consultancy since 2010. She is a classically trained Feng Shui expert. She specializes in collaborating with clients over time to awaken new possibilities and assist each client in achieving both personal and professional goals. As part of her Classical Feng Shui work, she consults for both residential and business properties worldwide. Jillian combines modern, practical solutions with the authentic Feng Shui perspective to successfully collaborate with her clients in personal and business matters. Her practice, Feng Shui In Motion, is located in Phoenix, AZ.

You can connect with Jillian on her website and social media at:

• Website: www.fsinmotion.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FengShuiJillian/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fengshuiinmotion/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fengshuiinmotion/

Remember, to get started on your Feng Shui journey you can download Jillian's free Eight Mansions Toolkit! It will be available through this link until January 31, 2020: https://fsinmotion.com/mytoolkitjan20/

And of course, I'm always here to help you Purify. Let's connect for a Clarify to Purify session!

Until next time, keep on Purifying – and aligning your home and personal energy through Feng Shui!

Let's all receive a nice deep, centering breath together as we open up to a new year and a new podcast season!

Aaaaaaahhhhh……

In this episode, I share briefly about the following (we'll be going into much more depth throughout 2020):

• Using the breath in the Purification process
• Purifying both externally (in the home) and internally (in the mind, body, and emotions)
• Upcoming interview episodes with some amazing women about three topics never before addressed on the podcast

If you want to get a sneak peek into the work of the three upcoming interviewees, here is some information about each of them:

• Jillian Rothschild-Scholar of Feng Shui in Motion will be sharing practical information about what Feng Shui is and how to begin incorporating it into our lives. (Look for these episodes on January 8th and January 15th!)

• Adrienne Thoman will be sharing about her experiences and journey with minimalism. Adrienne is also the co-host of The Pirate Life Podcast. (This interview episode will be released in late January.)

• Helen Joy Butler, Sanctuary Creator & Elemental Space Clearer, will talk with us about creating Sanctuary in our homes, hearts, and lives. (Look for these episodes in early February.)

It was an honor and pleasure to talk with these wise souls. I hope you'll receive many benefits from their wisdom and presence on the podcast.

As your Purification journey continues to unfold, I invite you to connect with the breath often. It's an ever-present connection to your Being-ness. That Being-ness connection will support your inner and outer Purification in profound ways.

Have you been putting off your Purification process? It's so easy to allow that old stuff to remain hidden away in closets, drawers, attics, and corners… weighing you and your home down.

Now is a beautiful time to commit – to say YES. Imagine how light, clear and free you may feel inside and out.

If you need some support to follow through with your commitment, please don't hesitate to reach out for a Clarify to Purify session. I'm here with you. I'm here for you.

Until next time, my friend… keep on Purifying!

When you have a clear vision for your home or a particular room it can lend clarity to your Purification process.

…but what if you don't yet have a clear vision?

You may be crystal clear about what you no longer want in your home (density, clutter, heaviness, old meaningless stuff, etc.), but you may not be sure about what type of space you're creating.

The good news is that's okay!

In this episode, I share some tips for tuning in and growing your vision – a little bit at a time.

Your vision may begin with something very small such as a color, vibration, emotion, or sound. From here you can begin to notice if your belongings resonate and harmonize with the aspects of your vision that you do have access to.

I hope this episode helps to take some pressure off the idea of having a fully formed vision, so you can get started from right where you are.

REMEMBER: The podcast will be on pause for the month of December. Episodes will resume on Wednesday, January 1, 2020!

During the podcast pauses I do continue to see clients, so feel free to book a Clarify to Purify session or a discovery call for Purify Your Home. I am excited to serve you and your growing vision!

Until we connect again, keep on Purifying!

As we approach the holiday season and the end of another calendar year, I have an invitation for you! As with any invitation, you can RSVP with an enthusiastic yes or a polite no thank you…

I invite you to choose one area of your home or life to Purify in the next few weeks.

As you dedicate a few minutes, hours, or days to Purifying, you are clearing space for the new year. You also ignite the power of alchemy and transformation!

Here are some examples of areas you may choose to Purify:

• A micro area of your home (as I talked about in episode #35)
• Holiday decorations and/or traditions (as I talked about in episode #14)
• Obligations on your calendar
• An area of one room
• An entire room (like I am embarking on with my home office)
• A mindset or habit
• Anything else you can imagine – the sky's the limit!

If you know that your response to this invitation is a vibrant YES, and you'd like some help getting started, let's connect! A Clarify to Purify session can help you get focused, clear and inspired about what you want to accomplish in your year-end Purifying.

REMINDER: The Let's Purify Podcast will be on pause for the month of December. This allows me to rest and replenish creatively, and gives you some time to catch up on past episodes!

See you next week (Wednesday, November 27th) for the last episode before the December Podcast Pause. Until then, keep on Purifying!

Annette Comp-Patti, stylist and owner of Annex Hair Studio, joined me on the podcast to share her wisdom about clean beauty and how we can Purify the toxic makeup and hair products in our bathrooms.

In this episode you'll learn about:

• Annette's experience with auto-immune issues and how this influenced her decision to create a salon where healthy living and clean beauty can co-exist
• What the clean beauty movement is and how it is changing the beauty industry
• The importance of expiration dates on makeup and hair products
• The negative effects of toxic beauty products
• The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database for researching the safety of our beauty products
• "Greenwashing"
• Helpful tips to avoid accumulating a "product graveyard" under your bathroom sink!

Annette Comp-Patti is owner of Annex Hair Studio in Newville, PA. She has been a licensed cosmetologist for 20 years. Annex Hair Studio opened its doors in 2009 with a vision to educate clients and share how healthy living and clean beauty coexist. All salon services are practiced with this vision in mind by using organic, ammonia free, and allergy friendly products.

You can visit Annette's website at www.theannex.biz. Follow her on social media here: Facebook @theannexhair | Instagram @annexhairstudio

I have lots of Purification systems in my home that help me to stay organized. These systems help with efficiency and also bring a sense of balance and rhythm to my days. I bet you have your favorite home systems, too!

Recently, I noticed that my email inbox system for my personal and business emails wasn't working well at all. I typically address emails once or twice a day. This keeps my email inbox pretty clean, with just emails that represent open tasks remaining in my inbox. Somehow both email inboxes had accumulated a whole bunch of clutter that I wasn't addressing. Oops!

Now, this episode isn't actually about email systems… It is about becoming aware of when your home systems aren't functioning well (whether it's your email, your snail mail, your laundry, or anything else).

This awareness leads to assessing what's going on internally that is causing this system breakdown. Why hasn't this system been working? What has shifted that you're not attending to it as you typically do?

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible that this system breakdown may be a sign of positive shifts, expansion or growth that are happening within. The only way to be clear is to sit with this breakdown and notice what you notice. This is the essence of Home Energy Purification.

My inbox clutter was a sign that my email wasn't getting as much attention because I was in the midst of addressing some inner turmoil. I needed to clear out some inside stuff before I turned my attention back to my daily email Purifying rituals.

Sometimes things become muddy and unclear as we're breaking down old beliefs and habits. This inner breakdown allows new, more balanced and efficient systems to emerge. Isn't that good news?

Are your systems breaking down and you're not clear why? Let's clarify!