If One does not clear out clutter on a regular basis, then, One can not fully utilize the vessel, be it:
One's Home, One's Car, One's Desk, One's Hard-Disk Drive, One's Inbox, One's Cup or Bowl, One's Activities and Routines, or the ultimate vessel: One's Mind and Self.
Maintenance is key for longevity; Emptiness is key for creativity.
If One's Mind and proclivities are not conducive to new arrivals, One is intrinsically handicapped in terms of potential.
I disbelieve this is coincidence.
Came to me as I was doing a bit of cleaning. Vacuuming, to be specific.