At one point or another in life, everyone will find that they need to make a fresh start. Maybe you figured out that you have a dead-end job and you need something that fits your life a little better. Or you might find yourself in a bankruptcy court, needing to start over financially in order to make it.
Those are major ways of beginning with a clean slate. But everyday, smaller clean slates are important, too.
Forgiving a spouse for hurting you and giving your relationship a chance to bloom.
Allowing a child to fail, again, and not berating him for it.
Going back to square one on a project that isn't going well.
Clearing a work space so that you can function better.
Bringing your sins to a forgiving God. (not so small)
Clean slates mean than you are erasing the past and starting fresh. It breathes new life into your situation and gives you a chance to see things in a new light.
For Today's Small Thing, we are going to find a little way to apply the idea of "Clean Slate." This doesn't have to be complicated. For example, before I cook anything, I like to clear my counters and dish area so that I can work on one thing at a time. The kitchen clutter needs to be moved in order to start fresh with dinner or baking.
Maybe you are working on wrapping Christmas gifts and your wrapping area is a disaster. You could take a few minutes to clean up the bits of paper and ribbon, throw away bags and boxes, and find your scissors and tape.
You could make a phone call to a friend, with whom your relationship has gotten awkward. Taking a step toward reestablishing your friendship is a great way of applying "clean slate."
A Clean Slate can be applied to people, things and situations. It can be little or very big. If you think about it, it's a bit like applying grace into your everyday life. I like that.
We all need that.
POINTS: 40 for finding a way to start something with a clean slate. Clear a counter, pull out crochet stitches, forgive......you choose!
BONUS POINTS: 20 for sharing your fresh start, either in a comment or by linking up for Company Girl Coffee.
