Parking and Organization
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What does parking have to do with organization? I would wonder the same thing…until I saw someone take two spots in a very small lot tonight. That did not look very organized. That’s when I realized: Parking and organization have something in common.
It takes generosity to be organized and the person who hogs two parking spots is showing their messy drawers for all to see. You could fit more cars in if they had taken just one spot. But really, that was not what I was thinking. I was not thinking – this parking lot is so disorganized! I was thinking, “This person is selfish weenie!” I would use another expletive but I’m feeling rather politically correct at the moment. Don’t worry, it won’t last.
Then I thought more about this and the thing is that being organized is actually about generosity at its core. If you are taking the time to keep your desk in order so you know where things are – that is being generous to yourself. It reduces stress, it saves time and it can save money in all kinds of ways. Therefore, all the acts that add up to being organized for yourself are acts of kindness and generosity for oneself. But these are also benefits for others.
Because when you are less stressed you offer that state of being to those around you, you can be more present, show up on time and guess what – you probably take only one parking spot when you get where you are going. Being organized shows a general respect for yourself and the objects and space around you.
The space around your desk, the space in your home and yes, the space (singular!) around your car.
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