Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
MARIE KONDOTidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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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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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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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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Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
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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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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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