It's easy to get rid of things when there is an obvious reason for doing so. It's much more difficult when there is no compelling reason.
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Once you learn to choose your belongings properly, you will be left with only the amount that fits perfectly in the space you own.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Properly selecting your belongings leads to a more organized and fulfilling life.
Marie Kondo emphasizes the importance of careful selection when it comes to our possessions. By choosing only what truly brings us joy and fits our living space, we can create an organized environment that fosters peace and satisfaction, ultimately enhancing our overall quality of life.
Themes
OrganizationMinimalismBelongingsSimplicityJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on decluttering, one might use this quote to illustrate the benefits of minimalism.
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Effective tidying involves only three essential actions. All you need to do is take the time to examine every item you own, decide whether or not you want to keep it, then choose where to put what you keep. Designate a place for each thing.
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The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.
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Have gratitude for the things you're discarding. By giving gratitude, you're giving closure to the relationship with that object, and by doing so, it becomes a lot easier to let go.
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It's going to be labor-intensive and time-consuming, but you need to take all the books down and put them on the floor. Take them down and spread them in one area. Physically pick each book up, one by one. If the book inspires you, keep it. If not, it goes out. That's the standard by which you decide.
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