Before I start with this off-beat post, I should give the
entire credit of such a unique topic to my parents. The couple that loves to
organize and reorganize their house for innumerable times, my parents deserve
the title of ‘house make-over experts’. Even my grandparents will agree to this
as all through my childhood, I have witnessed their keen observation when they
spotted something different, every single time.
And by make-overs,
my parents did not mean spending huge amounts of money for renovation or
redecoration of house. Their version of reorganization was something that could
easily fit within a small pocket. Cardboard boxes turned into side tables are practical
proof of this thought (Only if he had patented this idea before his blogger
daughter revealed it all!).
I shall attempt to
define their ideas in my words.
Reorganization (noun.):
making easy changes in the house that can bring convenience/ transforming the
look of the house for a novel feel
I am sure I must
have inherited these re-organizational genes from them. Though genome-wise, these genes were right in my system, their expression was not until I started
taking it seriously. It took frequent session with parents (read: lectures), days
of contemplation and hours of discussion (read: one-sided announcements) with the
better-half, when finally the re-organizational light lit to a bright glow. Only then did I realize, it is necessary to
make convenient changes in our house to make living simple, easy and happy.
Unless we take keen interest towards what is necessary or unnecessary for our
own house, it shall never fix by itself. We can always continue with the same
old style for years on end, dragging same amount of inconvenience to the next
subsequent day, until it finally becomes a routine. Or we can audit our needs
and make frequent changes that suit us.
Changes do not
mean major activities like breaking walls of the house or replacing old furniture
with new one every passing year. It simply means moving things around, playing with
the layout, recycling old items, trying out a new style and conducting frequent
checks to see if things work. You may have lots of money to do such kind of reorganization
or no budget at all. But that does not matter, because cost is not the primary
factor here. The underlying idea is to make convenient transformation with
existing system.
And if you are
wondering how this topic entered into my mug-list? The answer lies in the sense
of happiness achieved after our recent efforts. With an aim to bring
convenience and ease, as we started making little changes around, I knew it was
something unique. By making it a part of my mug list, I wanted to pat my own
back! Because till our make-over experts (read parents) visit us for an audit,
we cannot expect any formal certificate.
Our little changes
are indeed too little to make any grand statement. Replacing plastic containers
for sugar, tea, oil with smart glass ones or reorganizing containers in kitchen
cabinet for a newer look are not some great things to talk about. Similarly, hunting
for a shower stand for bathing items or conducting a reality check of what we
actually use is not rocket science to say the least. But, these are definitely some
necessary tasks for positive changes in the household. As they offer the joy of looking at something different
or satisfaction of trying out convenient options, it makes you realize that reorganization
is indeed a fun activity. It is essential to engage in this project quite often
to unlock the hidden gems of energy, enthusiasm, happiness and pleasure.
With this thought,
let me share the benefits of reorganization based on my recent experience. It
may inspire you to follow suit. Do share your take over it, it may not resonate
with my beliefs but it will definitely open a room for discussion.
1.
Reality check: Reorganization helps you to put
things into perspective. It forces you to look around, weigh your needs and
presents a true picture.
2.
Cleaning of a kind: As you look at the reality,
it urges you to get rid of unnecessary items – things that sit around because
you feel you need them but have no use whatsoever.
3.
Materialistic detox: Reorganization removes materialistic
toxins from the system, as you recycle unused items. It inspires you to match purpose
with things. Instead of buying something and then finding a way to use it, it
forces the other way round.
4.
Same location, same walls, same floor – but new
house! : Let’s face it, you cannot afford to change your house every single time
you are bored of the same spot. If you stay in a rented paradise, this thought
can still come to life, but if you are house-owners then simply forget about
it. Rather than forcing yourself to greet the same house and its components
daily, you can change its look with simple rearrangements.
5.
Stage your creativity: Reorganization can pose
as a platform for your overflowing creative juices. You can experiment with
some DIY ideas for making show pieces, racks, stands or anything than can
decorate your house.
6.
Strengthen your homely bond: House transforms
into a home only after you sprinkle it with love, care, affection, relations
and bonds. But why restrict that affection to the members alone? With reorganization,
you can show your love to the fort that holds you safe within its walls. It definitely
deserves a simple make-over every now and then.
7.
Selfish happiness: When it comes to making ourselves
happy, we need to think about ‘self’. Hence reorganization or some changes to
the house can make that possible. Your small efforts may not bring noticeable changes
when someone visits you. But they can deliver perfect doses of happiness to all
the dwellers who spend maximum time with it.
Invest time in loving
your house because it does a lot that goes unnoticed. Start with simpler reorganizations
for humbler fruits of joy.
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