By Amanda Permann

I’ve always considered myself a fairly clean person, but over time, life happens. My bedroom often becomes the landing zone for things I plan to deal with “later.” As a result, the space hasn't felt peaceful or beautiful in a while. Instead, it’s felt cluttered, crowded, and overwhelming—reflections of how I was feeling inside. When my surroundings are out of order, I feel out of order too: scattered, frustrated, and mentally blocked.

The clutter had built up gradually: piles of papers (some mine, some my husband’s), Christmas cards, large pictures waiting to be hung, books, and stacks of notebooks I meant to sort through. All of it came from good intentions, but I kept putting it off with thoughts like, “It’s such a big project,” “It’ll take too long,” or “I’ll deal with it when I’m less tired.” Those thoughts turned into inaction.

But the truth was, this clutter wasn’t just physical—it was emotional and energetic. I wasn’t just procrastinating. I was holding onto things that no longer served me, and that was keeping me from creating a space that felt calm and inspired. The Vacuum Law of Prosperity teaches that to receive new energy and abundance, we have to clear out what’s no longer aligned with us. So when I was given this decluttering project, it felt like the perfect chance to apply that principle and make space for something new.

I began with the piles—sorting papers, tossing what I didn’t need, giving away items that no longer fit my life, and organizing what was worth keeping. At first, it looked messier before it got better. But as I kept going, I could feel space opening up—not just in the room, but in my mind and heart. It was a clear reminder of the truth behind the idea that to receive something greater, we must first let go.

Each task led naturally to the next—like something out of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Reorganizing the room inspired me to clear out a book closet and make room for books that truly meant something to me. From there, I found myself washing light fixtures, scrubbing floorboards, cleaning windows and mirrors, and finally vacuuming. Step by step, I brought everything back into alignment. Clearing the clutter made room for peace, beauty, and fresh energy to take root.

The transformation was undeniable. My room felt different—lighter, more beautiful, more in tune with the energy I wanted in my life. I had created a calm space to read, think, and rest. Even my family noticed and commented on how nice it looked. The energy of our whole home shifted. What started as a cleanup turned into something deeper: a reset.

Interestingly, during this process, I had also been thinking about another big project—renovating our basement. It needed repairs, paint, new lighting, carpet, furniture—the kind of project that felt way too big to take on alone. I could tell the sheer size of it was weighing on both me and my husband.

But as I cleared our bedroom, something changed. One day, unexpectedly, I overheard my husband telling his mom he planned to help with the basement renovation. I was surprised—and grateful. I believe making space in our bedroom didn’t just bring peace to me; it created room for him to breathe too, softening the sense of overwhelm and opening a path for progress and support.

Decluttering wasn’t just about tidying up. It was about releasing the old to welcome the new—new clarity, new energy, and new possibility. The Vacuum Law of Prosperity reminds us: when we let go of what no longer serves us, we invite better things to come in. That’s exactly what this process gave me—not just a cleaner room, but a lighter spirit and the momentum to move forward with what’s next.

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