No matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
MARIE KONDOIt’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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
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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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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 lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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Warranties are only used once a year if at all. What point is there in carefully sorting and separating them when the odds that they will be needed are so low?
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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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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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