Labelling - to be or not to be? That is the question

Putting labels onto items seems like a great idea.  Indeed it is.  But why did I feel so heavy hearted when I did my own labels for my box files?

I thought about it and realised that it's the finality of a label which is the problem. It's a statement and a snapshot of our life.    It brings up feelings of anxiety - have I done those courses justice? why don't I look at them more? am I happy with what I have done? andwhy do I keep these things I apparently hold dear.   And how can ten labels have this much power of me??!!!! To be fair it was only an amendment to those labels which have been added to etc through an update - and all those questions emerge. Who knew!

As a home organiser I am aware of these things.  By making these labels, the items become static.    Yet they get another life - one that is more defined - and perhaps that too is important as I find all these different facets of my own past and possibly future come into focus.  I know I love these files , so they stay and that is in itself quite a challenge.  It's a lot to love! Do I have the capacity to love them along with the rest of my life?

Some of my thoughts as a result of this process hinge on ensuring I look at these folders regularly.   Remember and enjoy what I say I love.   I am going creating an hour a week when I reflect.    Not much I hear you say but some time.  Perhaps over the weekend on a Sunday - and enjoy what I have.  But it's not set in aspic.   it is all about enjoying them - whatever that brings - perhaps mundane, perhaps amazing thoughts but appreciating what is.   And from that comes Hope and possibility.  Oh yay!