Everyone needs a sanctuary.
MARIE KONDOIf you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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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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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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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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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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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.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy 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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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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