design read

​I came upon this darling little book at the public library while I was waiting for a meeting. I have read several books about the topic of clearing and de-cluttering as I use these techniques a lot in my practice, and this looked like a fun read.
 
After blasting through the book, what followed was an entire weekend spent going through every single drawer, cabinet, shelf, nook, and cranny in the house. In the end we donated boxes and boxes of clothes, books, random knick-knacks, gear, and all sorts of things we didn’t realize we had or had never used. And all this from two people who already consider themselves tidy!
 
What I loved about Marie Kondo’s reminder to us all, is that we should only be surrounding ourselves with things that we love. Otherwise, why do we have it? It is difficult for our home to be a sanctuary if it is stuffed to the brim with useless items, or objects that hold no joy. She reminds us that it is okay to give these away. They have served their purpose in our lives, and they are free to go. We free ourselves in the process.
 
Our home has never felt so good. We know where everything is, so we know where things get put away, and we have created so much more space for the things we do love and that do bring us joy.  
 
It is worth the time and energy it takes. De-cluttering and clearing your house will reset your tolerance for clutter and chaos. In the frenetic craziness of our lives, coming home to a house that feels calm and peaceful, that is not yet-another-chore, is such a treat. And one we all deserve.