Spring Cleaning: What to Let Go & What to Hold Close

Spring is nature's way of reminding us that renewal is a gentle, necessary thing—a chance to open the windows, let in the sunshine, and clear out what no longer serves us. But spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and folding linens; it’s also a time to cleanse the heart, to make room for joy, and to hold onto the things that make life lovely.

What to Let Go Of

🌾 Anything that no longer brings beauty — Whether it’s clothes you don’t love, décor that feels dull, or old habits that don’t bring you peace, release what doesn’t make you feel lovely.

🍂 Guilt & what-ifs — The past is a garden already grown. You don’t have to keep watering what’s meant to stay behind.

💭 The need to rush — Softness and grace bloom best in patience. You are not behind, darling. Let go of the pressure to be anywhere but here. Ecclesiastes 3:11—"He has made everything beautiful in its time."

🌧 Negative self-talk — Speak to yourself as you would a dear friend. Words hold power. You deserve words as gentle as lace and as kind as the morning light.

👛 Clutter that crowds your space & mind — If it’s collecting dust and not bringing joy, it’s time to part ways. Give it to someone who will love it or simply let it go.

What to Hold Close

🌸 The things that make you feel beautiful — A favorite dress, a handwritten letter, a keepsake that makes your heart swell—these are treasures, not clutter.

💌 A grateful heart — There is so much loveliness in what you already have. Pause, breathe, and soak in the little joys.

✨ Dreams, no matter how delicate — If it lives in your heart, it’s worth holding onto. Even the smallest dreams can bloom into something breathtaking.

💒 Faith, love & kindness — These are the things that never go out of season. Keep them close, and they will guide you through every season of life.

🌷 The people who feel like sunshine — Those who love you softly, who encourage you, who make life feel like a warm spring afternoon—hold them close, always.

This season, let’s clear out the unnecessary and make space for all that is soft, sweet, and sacred. A life filled with love, faith, and beauty is always worth tending to. 🌿💛

Here’s to a fresh start, darling. What will you be letting go of—and what will you be holding close this season?