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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The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cleaning is about creating a joyful living space rather than just removing dirt.
Marie Kondo emphasizes that the process of cleaning goes beyond mere tidiness; it is about fostering an environment that brings joy and happiness. A well-organized space encourages a positive mindset and emotional well-being, suggesting that the act of cleaning should be a source of pleasure and satisfaction.
Themes
CleaningHappinessEnvironmentTidinessJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about organizing your life, you might mention this quote to inspire your audience.
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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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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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A lot of people agree that tidying is connected to how we live, and even though, outside of Japan, houses might be bigger, people have more things than they need.
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