The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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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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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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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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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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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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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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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