Long, long ago, in a peaceful land, there lived this wise man way up in the mountains... not too far from this little village. He was a gentle wise man, and so all the little boys of the village liked to spend time with him, listening to his stories of strange lands, and stranger customs. Oh, how they laughed at these foreigners, how they puzzled over the strangers’ incessant lust and greed, how different it all was from their little pristine village... and, at the end of the

The technique is simple - begin by creating a rich and rewarding environment. Yes, do clean up your clutter, do get rid of all those old clothes that no longer fit you, do get new art / better furniture / repaint your home... do whatever is necessary to make your physical environment richer, more welcoming, more rewarding. And if you need a personal make-over, then do that too [nothing feels more transformative than a different hair-style, new clothes, exercise program...] N