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Title: Spiritual Housecleaning: Healing the Space Within by Beautifying the Space Around You by Kathryn L. Robyn ISBN: 1-57224-239-6 Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (14 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Why spiritual decluttering leads to an organized home
Comment: I'm amazed no one has really written a book like this one yet...the idea of spiritual awareness being linked with an organized, peaceful and nurturing home environment seems so commonsense, so obvious But perhaps that is this author's special talent, that she sees beyond the spiritual clutter and detritus of life to the heart of what matters - and that she also realizes how a peaceful soul leads inevitably to a more serene, simplified environment. In short, those of us who find it difficult to keep our homes decluttered may need to look within ourselves first.
But don't assume this book is just about spiritual matters or that it omits the how-tos of housecleaning. The author also includes valuable tips such as "Always vacuum and dust your windows when you clean your floor" and even suggests you enlist helpers when tackling larger tasks. Finally, she urges readers to actually make sure they have time to just "putter" or do nothing - so that when they do get back to work, it is with a lightened, refreshed spirit.

Rating: 4
Summary: Enough good to be worth it
Comment: This book was really motivational and I keep referring to it. It helped me figure out what I really want from my surroundings and has encouraged me to really decorate (not just giving a half-hearted attempt). I thought the "Spiritual" side of it was a bit much, although she is respectful of other's beleifs, she really delves into the cosmic. I was also disappointed that she would recommend practicing masturbation, yet discouraged "habit forming" practices. That seemed contradictory. All in all, there was a LOT of good in the book, and so I take from it what I choose and leave the rest.

Rating: 2
Summary: Confusing, Dense, Difficult
Comment: I had high hopes for this book after reading the introductory pages.

Unfortunately after getting through the first two chapters, I've had to give up.

Part of the problem is Robyn's overreliance on metaphor and a highly literary (and annoying) writing style. It's hard to tell if she's telling me how to clean my sink or my psyche. It seems in some parts as if she's trying to do both at once.

The type is small and there is lots of it. There are tons of exercises, which may (or may not) be helpful to people in their early twenties who are still working out who they are. Those of us who've been around the planet a few times might find these self-endulgences less than enlightening.

I think there is room on my shelves for a book on this topic, but this is not it. A lighter tone, more practical advice, and a bit less healing, honoring, and journaling might have won me over. As it is, I'm returning the book.

Better advice can be had by just buying a philosophy book for your spirit, and a how-to book for your house. I reccommend: Clean House, Clean Planet by Janet Logan
Nothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck
and
The Kingdom Within by John A. Sanford

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