Going from the Seven Principles of Stalking, the Second Principle is Discarding the Unnecessary. Here a few things that happen.

First, you’ve made a choice. At the very least, you know that something needs to be done and you are ready to take action. Start by clearing your mind, and then begin to pull out the tools you need. Identify what is helpful and put that aside. Maybe it is a set of literal tools, maybe it is mail, maybe that’s a helpful quote. Keep this as your focus as you begin to make more choices about what Isn’t needed.

Clean your house, do your laundry. Start to make space for something new. Clear your desk. Maybe make sense of that clutter in the closet. All of this is preparing you to bring something new into your life. It is also helping you get rid of distractions that pull your attention away from fully making a decision.

If you have the time, start discarding things that have no bearing on the issue. You may want to decide if you actually want to discard these things, or just put them away, maybe in a box in storage or a closet. Get them off of your mind and out of your hair. This may take some time, especially if you have never done this before. If you are just starting out, you may find you are overwhelmed with the amount of stuff you are struggling with.

Again, look at your inspiration, look at your intent. You may find that as you discard things, your issue becomes more clear. You may find that the items you are putting aside help you clarify your path, effectively helping you make the decision as you clean.

As you clear the debris from your life, you may find you have emotional attachments that make it difficult for you to release what you’re holding. You can look at this another time or can choose to look at it now, depending on how much time you have to make your decision.

Be ruthless with yourself, but don’t be cruel. Be cunning, but don’t be mean.

Be patient with yourself, but keep at it.

By the time you start to really clear the clutter, you may find you know you’re made a choice, you’re preparing yourself to act again. You’re ready to deliver that death blow to your problem.

Remember, however, that timing is crucial. You may want to move to a city where you don’t need your car, but you need your car now. Research sales prices, clean your car, give it a good polish. Prepare your working ground, but also keep in mind that you can’t always do everything in one fell swoop (or maybe you can). Be reasonable. Keep your head about you. Be rational, but also engage that intent again. That spiritual side of yourself that is speaking to you of change.

Discarding the Unnecessary is about preparing yourself to act, and to act again with clarity, with decisiveness, with abandon.