I wanted to try the KonMari method of tidying up for a while. A few years back, when it was all the rage, I wanted to try it then but also thought it was all a bit silly. I was already a reasonably tidy person. I now realize that I’m an organized person, not a tidy person.
For example, I’m the type of person that still has my tax records and bank statements from 15 years ago. I have multiple storage places for those records. On a good day, I remember where they are stashed and I can find it. Reading the book, I’m moved by this statement.
Tidying up means confronting yourself; cleaning means confronting nature. (Maria Kondo)
In reality, I did both minimally so I have done neither. However, I have made a valiant attempt to classify and make storage space for all my stuff. It helps that I’m a minimalist and only buy things that I absolutely need. All these patterns gave me a false sense of tidiness.
There is a larger context in my desire to tidy up. First, physically and mentally, there are many things that I want to let go. I have reached a point in my life where I’m tired of all the things that I have been carrying. I have gotten accustomed to carrying all those things that I have lost sight of really matters. There are days when I just feel like a beast of burden, like an ass. :) The promise of “tidying up” as a way of “honing my sensitivity to joy”, confronting myself, and rediscovering my joy seems magical. I want to find and believe in magic again!
It is my hope that the magic of tidying will help you create a bright and joyful future! (Maria Kondo)
What gives you the sparks of joy in life?
Ricky
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