Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how everything we own — every object, every responsibility, every little pile in the corner — ALLLL of it is quietly using our energy.
Our true wealth isn’t in the boxes stacked in the hallway. It’s in our energy, time, and freedom. When I was away with barely any possessions, I felt light. No clutter nagging for attention, no piles staring at me like needy pets (“Sort me! Fix me! Love me!”). Just space. Just freedom, And now, moving back into the house with my family of four? I can feel the weight of “stuff” again. Sorry, boxes — I don’t love you.
So this month, I’m choosing to declutter. To let go of what’s been eating up my attention and energy.
September I announce you as……. The Season of Letting Go
Well nature already does give us all instructions for this anyway. September has its own rhythm. The trees don’t cling to their leaves — they just let them go, trusting that renewal will come.
And isn’t that what we’re asked to do? Whether it’s people, places, objects, or outdated versions of ourselves — letting go makes space. Space for clarity. Space for joy. Space for new adventures.
Even the object that “just sits” on a shelf still tugs at your awareness. It’s one more thing to clean, fix, or feel guilty about. And that’s energy you could be using for dancing, laughing, creating… or just lying in savasana longer than your to-do list. So I’m putting it out there for a little accountability if you like.
My September Practice
This month, I’m making it practical:
- On Sept 1, I release 1 thing.
- On Sept 2, 2 things.
- On Sept 3, 3 things.
…all the way to Sept 30.
By the end? That’s 465 items released.
Clothes, books, random cables that fit nothing I own anymore — gone.
But here’s the real point: it’s not about tidying. It’s about energy. Where Our Energy Flows
Energy can leak into stress, self-doubt, or those imaginary arguments we rehearse at 3am. (Please tell me I’m not the only one.) Or… energy can flow into abundance, overflow, and creation.
When we overflow, it’s not just for us — it spills out to our families, friends, businesses, and communities. That’s what I want: not comparison or competition, but contribution.
And honestly? My local community is filled with incredible dedicated teachers and studios and centres and I don’t fear it, I celebrate it. Because this practice was never about keeping people. It’s about giving them tools, energy, and love to carry into their lives. Your people will always find you.
So my reflections on the first week (and Black Slugs )
This week reminded me of all of this in funny, messy, human ways:
- Tuesday: silence for the first time in what felt like 26384969 days (thank you, back-to-school).
- Wednesday: teaching chaos (see my other post… intrusive thoughts + a spam caller mid-class ).
- Thursday: I tried to tint my brows, got distracted, and two and a half hours later owned two black slugs. Iconic.
- Friday: Sonny’s school intro day. I braced for tears and clinging. And yes, my heart pulled — but he got on with it, of course. Another reminder that reality is rarely as heavy as it is in my head.
Oh, and mindful eating? I remembered that as I ploughed mini M&Ms into my mouth. Balance, right?
So this September, I’m not just decluttering my house. I’m re-aligning my energy. I’m choosing overflow instead of scarcity. Laughter instead of self-criticism. Lightness instead of heaviness.
Because abundance isn’t in owning more. It’s in needing less, loving more, and letting energy flow freely.
By the end of this month, I’ll have released 465 “things.” But what I’ll have gained? Space. Freedom. Clarity. Energy.
And maybe — hopefully — a few more good eyebrow stories to laugh at along the way.
With love and empowering energy
Natalie xx
