Organize Your Closet And Your Life Will Follow
What does it mean to be more with less? I’m Ruma Tenbrink and welcome to the “Organize your closet and then your life will follow” podcast. If you feel like you are drowning in things and need to take back your life, you are in the right place. I am excited for you to “move towards minimalism” right along with me! Let’s do this together!
First, let’s talk a little bit about the Pareto Principle. It’s otherwise known as the 80/20 Rule and the law of the Vital Few, The Pareto principle states that for many outcomes roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes - the “vital few”. So, if we translate this idea to our closets, really think about your wardrobe. You probably reach for 20% of your clothing 80% of the time. I know for a fact this was so true for me and that realization really hit me! It was the first time I went through all the fancy-wear and business clothing I was holding onto in deeper storage. Meaning, I never, ever, ever used them. I love being comfortable and wearing comfy clothes that feel good on my skin and make me feel good. So, I decided to be bold and just dropped them all off at a consignment shop in a funky little community here known as The Piedmont District in Oakland CA. I made it easy on myself and asked her to do her best and whatever didn’t sell well or fast enough for her, she could add to her donates pile which she took to a local women's shelter.
The magic of doing this was I went home to a lighter space that felt a lot less overwhelming and easier to organize. I also did good by providing clothes for someone else to love and use. It’s a win-win-win-win. The consumer creates a small carbon footprint by reusing something and getting a good deal on the item, the shop makes their money for holding and displaying the item, the local charity gets really nice clothes donated to them and I go home to the start of serenity and freedom in my closet.
Are you ready to change your life simply by organizing your closet? Could it really be that simple? Actually, yes it can. As a professional home organizer, I have seen the phenomenon take place with all of my clients. Every. Single. One. As you start to change your environment for the better, you inherently change along with it. You simply cannot help yourself. This opens a doorway into the world of positive change and along with that, infinite possibilities to uncover who you really are without all the physical stuff bogging down your home and your mind. Ultimately, your creativity hides deep within you because it is so muffled by the things taking up all of the open space and also things you choose to hide behind.
Let’s make this shift right now. By the way, did I mention this will be life-changing? Stay tuned and be ready for it!!!
Organize Your Closet And Your Life Will Follow
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Interview with Erin from Goldifarms!!!
Watch us LIVE here: https://youtu.be/6KHuj7MMYOw
Come with me for a visit to a wondrous place known as Goldifarms. The most magical food forest on the Central Coast of the Golden State of California!
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin from Goldifarms, a regenerative permaculture project based on the Central Coast of California (zone 9a), which she co-founded with her partner Gilberto. While Gilberto was off tending to the food forest during our conversation, his passion and presence are deeply woven into the land and the work they’re doing together.
Erin shared the beautiful story of how Goldifarms began in January 2020 as a personal and ecological healing journey. Guided by permaculture principles, she and Gilberto have created a thriving space where food, medicine, and community grow in harmony with the Earth.
Whether you're new to permaculture or well along your journey, this episode will leave you inspired to reconnect with nature and reimagine what's possible for your space—no matter the size.
To learn more, access free resources, and explore their offerings, visit goldifarms.com. 🌿✨🧡
In our conversation, Erin offered deep insight and heartfelt responses to five key questions:
1. What inspired you to embrace permaculture, and how has it changed the way you see the world?
2. If someone wants to start a food forest but has limited space or resources, what’s the most impactful first step they can take?
3. Can you share a moment when you witnessed nature working in perfect harmony within your food forest?
4. What’s one common misconception people have about permaculture, and how would you correct it?
5. How do you see food forests playing a role in the future of sustainable living and climate resilience?
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