Journaling for Monday, November 10, 2025
The word monumental means something exceptionally large or important. Can you think of at least one monumental task to do today that doesn’t create a lot of effort? Find something you can do through the act of letting go. Perhaps taking small steps will help motivate you to keep going. By passing through one room at a time, is there somewhere you can start to create more space?
Not letting go is part of an emotional attachment. It ties to a sense of identity tied to the past. Having strong attachments can hold you back. There is no breathing space to let go. When that happens, it is not healthy. Letting go is the first step towards healing. Putting aside all emotional resistance to choices of reason is a monumental decision.
Over the course of my 21-year career as a real estate agent, I've seen things that defy logic. There are choices people make that sabotage a home's potential without the owners even realizing it.
One moment stands out. I opened the front door of a listing and was immediately confronted by a massive piece of furniture. It looked like something that looked like it belonged in a museum, not a modern home. Not only did it dominate the entryway, disrupting the flow and making the space feel cramped and uninviting, it felt medieval. It was too scary to ignore. There was no room to breathe, no sense of welcome. There was an elephant in the room! The harmony of the home was broken before the tour even began.
Why does letting go and staging matter? Every piece in a home should serve a purpose: to create comfort, inspire connection, and invite possibility. Buyers aren't just looking for square footage. They are searching for a feeling of belonging. And that feeling starts the moment the door opens.
If you're preparing to sell, take a hard look at your space. Ask yourself: Does this room feel balanced? If you inherited something that serves no purpose, and you can't image making use of it, how will it help you to sell for the money you need to move on. Sometimes, the most powerful change is simply removing what no longer exists in your mind as a keeper and no longer fits in the home you're trying to sell.
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