We have to declutter our mind. Tidying is indeed a kind of philosophy, even in the physical world.
A clutter free home and workplace not only free up physical space, they also free your mind and bring joy.
You become less stressed; your to-do lists get shorter. So this is perhaps what sages meant when they said, "empty your mind" - only when you give yourself (empty) space, you get clarity about everything, including about who you are.
When you gain Self knowledge and when you get Self realization you will claim "Aham Brahma asmi".
S.Sekar
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