Revealing What’s Inside

Our cabinets are being refinished, so all the doors and drawer fronts have been removed — exposing the crazy amount of stuff hidden inside.

My family had no idea this project was underway, so when they walked into the kitchen, they stopped short. No one liked what they saw. It was visually overwhelming — every shelf packed, every corner stuffed, every forgotten item brought back into view.

Isn’t it amazing how much we can hide behind a simple door?

We do this all over our homes — closets, drawers, storage bins, even a stray sheet tossed over boxes — all tools to conceal clutter, to maintain the illusion of order. We like our surroundings to look clean and tidy, even when chaos lies beneath.

But we do this internally, too.

We become skilled at “not seeing” behaviors we’d rather not acknowledge, “not feeling” emotions that make us uncomfortable. We filter our inner world to make it more palatable — tidy on the surface, even if the insides are a mess.

The Mess Beneath the Stillness

Many years ago, when I first began to meditate, I noticed something strange. At first, meditation gave me what I thought I wanted — a sense of calm and clarity, a reprieve from the noise of life.

But after several weeks of consistent practice, irritation began to bubble up. I felt more frustrated, not less. Annoyance and impatience became frequent visitors. I couldn’t understand it.

Whenever this happened, I’d stop meditating for a while. Slowly, the irritation would fade, life would move on, and I’d return to my cushion when I needed a dose of stillness again. This cycle repeated for years.

One day, while hiking with a friend, we talked about meditation as a refuge from life’s madness. I shared my odd experience — how my practice seemed to make me less Zen. My friend couldn’t relate, and I was left wondering: Why does sitting in silence make me more irritated?

Now, with time and perspective, it feels so obvious.

Meditation doesn’t create the irritation — it reveals it.

When you sit in stillness long enough, the filters begin to fall away. You start to see the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that normally stay hidden beneath the noise. You become more attuned to the subtle shifts inside you — the disturbances, the triggers, the small waves of frustration that were always there, just unseen.

From a lofty perspective, this sounds noble — like “spiritual growth.”
But in real life, it’s messy. It’s humbling to sit face-to-face with the clutter of the mind.

The truth is, meditation sharpens your vision. You begin to notice, “Wow, I’m irritated a lot.” And that awareness can be uncomfortable. So we do what we’ve always done — we close the door, draw the curtain, throw a mental sheet over the pile, and tell ourselves, “I’m fine.”

But just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Avoidance doesn’t clear the clutter — it just keeps us stuck. The longer we ignore it, the more it builds. The real transformation begins when we dare to open the cabinet, pull everything out, and look at what’s been hiding.

Gently Peeling Back the Layers

That’s where Yoga Nidra and Hypnotherapy come in.

Both are gentle yet powerful ways to explore your inner world without judgment. These practices help you peel back the layers — slowly, compassionately — revealing what lies beneath the surface.

In Yoga Nidra, you rest deeply, floating between waking and dreaming states, while awareness gently illuminates the hidden corners of your mind. You begin to see the thoughts, emotions, and stories that have been tucked away — not to judge them, but to understand them.

In Hypnotherapy, we work with the subconscious mind — the vast storage space where old memories, beliefs, and emotional patterns reside. Through guided imagery and focused attention, you can safely uncover what’s been buried, release what no longer serves you, and rewrite the scripts that keep you stuck.

Yes, there may be clutter. There may be old stories, buried emotions, or thoughts you’ve long avoided. But beneath all that, there are also treasures — your gifts, your strength, your joy. The light of your true nature, patiently waiting to be seen.

And here’s the thing — it’s not as scary as it sounds.

First, it’s just you in there.
Second, anything that shows up is something you’ve already survived.
And third, beneath the mess, there’s a beautiful hardwood floor waiting to be uncovered.

When we gently reveal what’s inside — without judgment, without rushing — we clear a path back home to ourselves.

So whether it’s a kitchen cabinet or your inner world, maybe it’s time to open the door and take a look. What might you find beneath the clutter?

You might just discover the light that’s been there all along.

A Gentle Invitation

If you’re ready to explore what lies within — not to fix or force anything, but to gently reveal and release — I invite you to experience a Hypnotherapy or Yoga Nidra session with me.

Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to uncover your inner wisdom, clear the clutter, and reconnect with the peace, clarity, and light that are already inside you.

Your truth is waiting to be seen.

In peace & light,

Kirsten