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1. black
2. grey
3. blue
4. red
5. brown
6. white

Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.

Marie Kondo

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  All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.

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  I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.

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  We may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.

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  I recommend you dispose of anything that does not fall into one of three categories: currently in use, needed for a limited period of time, or must be kept indefinitely.

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  From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.

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  Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.

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  If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.

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  Our parents demanded that we clean up our rooms, but they too, had never been trained in how to do that. When it comes to tidying, we are all self-taught.

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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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  Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.

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  To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.

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  Through the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.

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  There is no need to buy dividers or any other gadget. You can solve your storage problems with things you already have in the house. The most common item I use is an empty shoebox.

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  I have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.

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  If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.

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  Your real life begins after putting your house in order.

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  The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.

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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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  Everyone needs a sanctuary.

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  But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.

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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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  The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.

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  Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.

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  Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?

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