In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
MARIE KONDOBeing surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
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To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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