All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.
MARIE KONDOThe question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
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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 purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is 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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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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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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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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We amass material things for the same reason that we eat—to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress.
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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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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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