David

"Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it."

 - Michelangelo 

I love the idea that Michelangelo believed that each of his sculptures already existed inside the block of stone they were made from -- all he had to do was chip away to reveal it. 

In my daily blog reading this morning Jess, from Make Under My Life, referenced this method of creation as she wrote about finding her true self under the layers of "stuff" in her life. She "chipped away" at the emotional and physical layers surrounding her that were hiding who she really wanted to be. Jess writes, "At that moment I realized the path to contentment and my best self was found by removing the unnecessary stuff in my life." Priceless. Insightful.

But what inspired me the most about Jess' blog posting today was this:

"I also feel that our space and well-being are tied to one another. If our space is peaceful and clean we in turn feel calm and focused. If our space is cluttered or ill-suited for our lifestyle, then a feeling of dissatisfaction buzzes in our ear like a hovering mosquito. Changing our environment to reflect our intentions provides a space for our best self to develop." quote sources

Her words certainly make me think about my space and how it's effecting who I want to be. 

What does my space say about me?

About my passion?

My lifestyle?

My well-being? 

What do I need to shed to undercover who I really am?

What should be added or enhanced?

Curious...