My thoughts this week were contemplating the need to clean...not necessarily doing it, mind you, but feeling the NEED to clean. I have heard others talk about incessant cleaning with an obsession. Is this a bad thing?
For a moment, I would like to reflect upon B.F. Skinner and behavioral psychology...with a what if, statement:
What if the external cleaning of our environment was an expression of our desire to be clean on the inside? and conversely...what if our messy living space is reflecting the "chaos" of our life?
These are not always the case. So, don't look at your messy desk and assume that your life must be in chaos and need fixing. But open your eyes, and perhaps you will see: that which actually needs cleaning. If it is your life that needs some attention: do yourself a favor and pay attention to that aspect of your life TODAY...And, tomorrow you may find that the external mess around you begins to dissipate over time. In this way, there is some truth to "Cleanliness is next to godliness"...clean on the inside, and it will become much more natural to stay clean on the outside.
At least I hope so...my house is a mess! hahaha
Dear God: help me this day to keep clean on the inside, so it might be a little easier to stay clean on the outside without an unhealthy obsession. Amen
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