Redefining Abundance Through Decluttering
What Does Abundance Really Mean?
When you hear the word abundance, what comes to mind? For many people, abundance means more — more money, more clothes, more toys for the kids, more opportunities crammed into already full calendars. We’ve been taught that “more” equals success, comfort, and happiness.
But if you’ve ever walked into a closet that’s overflowing, a garage you can’t park in, or a schedule that makes you feel breathless, you already know: more doesn’t always feel abundant.
In fact, it often feels overwhelming.
Recently, this question of abundance has been on my heart in a new way. I signed up for a Joe Dispenza abundance course, and in the very first week we were asked to define what abundance means to us personally. That exercise stopped me in my tracks. It made me reflect on how I see abundance in my own life — and how deeply it connects with the work I do around decluttering.
The Misconception: Abundance = Excess
Our culture often confuses abundance with accumulation. We’re told to chase “bigger” and “more,” but those overflowing piles of stuff (or commitments) rarely bring peace.
● Closets crammed with clothes still leave us saying, “I have nothing to wear.”
● Packed calendars steal rest and connection with the people we love.
● Drawers and bins full of stuff create guilt instead of joy.
When abundance is defined as excess, we end up trapped in a cycle of consuming, storing,
managing, and stressing.
The Truth: Abundance = Space for What Matters
Through this course — and through years of working with clients — I’ve come to see abundance differently. Abundance isn’t found in jam-packed shelves or color-coded calendars with no white space. True abundance is found in the freedom to live with what matters most.
Think about it:
● Abundance looks like space — a living room that feels calm instead of chaotic.
● Abundance feels like peace — mornings that start without frantic searching for lost keys or shoes.
● Abundance is clarity — knowing what you own and being able to use and enjoy it.
When we declutter, we aren’t losing abundance.
We’re clearing away the noise so the real abundance can shine through.
How Decluttering Unlocks Abundance
Here’s the beautiful paradox: when you let go of excess, you actually create more.
● Less stuff = more gratitude. When you’re not buried under clutter, you can actually see, use, and enjoy what you already own.
● Less chaos = more peace. A clear space calms the nervous system, reduces decision fatigue, and helps you breathe easier.
● Less distraction = more focus. Decluttering your home (and your mind) opens up energy for your goals, your health, and your relationships.
● Less spending = more financial freedom. The less you buy and store, the more margin you have for things that truly matter.
Decluttering is not about restriction. It’s about expansion. By letting go of what no longer serves you, you create more space, time, energy, and joy. That’s abundance.
Gratitude: The Anchor of Abundance
One of the most powerful shifts that comes with decluttering is gratitude. When you pause to decide what stays in your home or in your life, you naturally start to notice what matters most.
That’s where abundance begins — in gratitude for what you already have, not in longing for what you don’t. A clear countertop, a peaceful bedroom, a favorite sweater that fits just right — these simple joys are powerful reminders that abundance is already here.
Living Abundantly with Less
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So how do you start? Here are a few gentle steps:
1. Choose one small space. Maybe a drawer, a nightstand, or your car. Clear it out completely.
2. Ask yourself: Does this item support the life I want to live?
3. Keep only what feels useful, meaningful, or joyful. Let go of the rest with gratitude for the role it played.
4. Notice the difference. How does the space feel now? Lighter? Easier? More open?
That’s abundance at work.
Bit by bit, space by space, you’ll create a home and life that feels abundant in all the right ways.
Abundance Starts With Letting Go
