Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
MARIE KONDOIn essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
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