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.
MARIE KONDOWarranties 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?
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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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 question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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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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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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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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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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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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In Japan, we say that words make our reality. The words we see and with which we come into contact tend to bring about events of the same nature.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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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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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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