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Post by joyinvirginia on Sept 19, 2015 13:24:36 GMT -5
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Post by papermoon on Sept 19, 2015 15:08:22 GMT -5
Her bank account is sparking joy, that's for sure. One could hope that she has a philanthropic side.
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Post by procrastinator on Sept 19, 2015 18:34:06 GMT -5
The method is working for me. I'm finally going to tackle clothes tomorrow. It may take me a few days (or a week), but I keep looking at things around my home and either going "Wow, I really love that" or more often, "Meh."
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Post by jeweltea on Sept 20, 2015 7:07:25 GMT -5
I bought the Kindle version of this book and have started reading it. I had already purged a lot of stuff in the last few months getting ready to move but now I am starting to go through some of the items again with an eye to what brings me joy. I did my sock drawer and underwear as well as my coats in this manner and got rid of a lot more. I like the idea of deciding what to keep rather than what to give away.
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Post by YaddaYadda on Sept 20, 2015 11:23:38 GMT -5
I started it but now got sidetracked by Stuffocation . That is interesting too. That is me, distracted...squirrel!!! oooo shiny.... UGH!! I have to laugh about M. Kondo coming out with a journal. I hope whoever buys it USES it. I have a tendency to buy them and never use them. They are too pretty to "wreck", . Hence this giant box of journals over-----> there .
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Post by Blackswan on Sept 20, 2015 19:00:42 GMT -5
Her book keeps me company at night when I'm home alone with no internet. It's one of two audiobooks I have on my phone . BUT I haven't followed her methods yet
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Post by YaddaYadda on Sept 20, 2015 19:07:02 GMT -5
Since moving my bedroom upstairs I don't have a television anymore. So it is the radio, books or my dvds. I like listening to books but I bought the hardcopy so must sit and read, . I haven't really started yet either as I am not far into it. But I am still pitching because I have a million things I know I don't need or want. I'll probably use her method when it starts getting difficult for me. Like "oh I should use this in my art" despite having it saved for 20 years or "I'll read this *someday*" though I've owned it for...20 years. Or "I should/could/would..." Nonsense!!!! Then her method will be really needed because I am a sentimental fool who thinks she will live forever...
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Post by angela on Sept 20, 2015 22:39:14 GMT -5
Her bank account is sparking joy, that's for sure. One could hope that she has a philanthropic side. You gave me a chuckle here dear papermoon. No doubt true... Early Martha Stewart generated the same kind of excitement if I remember right. I sure felt like I'd discovered the secret key to domestic bliss when I started subscribing to the magazine
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Post by angela on Sept 20, 2015 22:46:41 GMT -5
I've got the e-book version of this on hold through my library. You have talked me into it ponygirl! I will be really interested to see how this is different for me than the other criteria I have used to release possessions. Ponygirl, your assertion that the object will find its own new home is radical to me. I am definitely in the "perfect recipient" bottleneck right now. I know it's about control and not emotionally releasing an item. This is okay mostly in that I've had some wonderful exchanges recently with people who have received excess possessions from me. But it is slow going. I do wonder about how I'll feel when handling items that I do need to function, don't have better alternatives, etc. In the categories I have already done, I can honestly say I have released 50-80% of items in these categories. Ponygirl, again, I am so doggone excited for you and your progress. I LOVE reading about how well you're doing.
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:22:16 GMT -5
The method is working for me. I'm finally going to tackle clothes tomorrow. It may take me a few days (or a week), but I keep looking at things around my home and either going "Wow, I really love that" or more often, "Meh." That's IT! Isn't it amazing?! You know...truly KNOW whether the item sparks joy!
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:23:19 GMT -5
I bought the Kindle version of this book and have started reading it. I had already purged a lot of stuff in the last few months getting ready to move but now I am starting to go through some of the items again with an eye to what brings me joy. I did my sock drawer and underwear as well as my coats in this manner and got rid of a lot more. I like the idea of deciding what to keep rather than what to give away. And that is exactly why this works...even for those of us who have struggled for a long, long, time with our possessions...we only decide on what to keep! The rest is easy!
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:25:25 GMT -5
Her book keeps me company at night when I'm home alone with no internet. It's one of two audiobooks I have on my phone . BUT I haven't followed her methods yet Swan, whey you're ready...just know...that it works! Really works! If it works for me (lifelong hoarder), it will work for ANYONE. Nothing else has, so I said, 'what the heck'...lemme read this sucker. Lo and behold, what an eye-opener.
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:30:52 GMT -5
Since moving my bedroom upstairs I don't have a television anymore. So it is the radio, books or my dvds. I like listening to books but I bought the hardcopy so must sit and read, . I haven't really started yet either as I am not far into it. But I am still pitching because I have a million things I know I don't need or want. I'll probably use her method when it starts getting difficult for me. Like "oh I should use this in my art" despite having it saved for 20 years or "I'll read this *someday*" though I've owned it for...20 years. Or "I should/could/would..." Nonsense!!!! Then her method will be really needed because I am a sentimental fool who thinks she will live forever... It's okay to just jump in; but, I recommend reading the entire book first (and maybe twice) to let it all sink in. I got excited right away and jumped in, because it clicked for me immediately. Just remember, it's truly best to follow the order she recommends for the broad categories, leaving sentimental stuff to last. This is important for me, because I have a lot of that, too. When you handle each item, you'll know immediately whether that item is a joy-sparker. The rest makes their own decisions to leave...because they are not joy-sparkers!
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:32:15 GMT -5
Her bank account is sparking joy, that's for sure. One could hope that she has a philanthropic side. You gave me a chuckle here dear papermoon. No doubt true... Early Martha Stewart generated the same kind of excitement if I remember right. I sure felt like I'd discovered the secret key to domestic bliss when I started subscribing to the magazine Gave me a chuckle, too! I figure it this way...I hope we all get an innovative idea one day that will bring us tons of success.
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Post by ponygirl on Sept 21, 2015 12:44:02 GMT -5
I've got the e-book version of this on hold through my library. You have talked me into it ponygirl! I will be really interested to see how this is different for me than the other criteria I have used to release possessions. Ponygirl, your assertion that the object will find its own new home is radical to me. I am definitely in the "perfect recipient" bottleneck right now. I know it's about control and not emotionally releasing an item. This is okay mostly in that I've had some wonderful exchanges recently with people who have received excess possessions from me. But it is slow going. I do wonder about how I'll feel when handling items that I do need to function, don't have better alternatives, etc. In the categories I have already done, I can honestly say I have released 50-80% of items in these categories. Ponygirl, again, I am so doggone excited for you and your progress. I LOVE reading about how well you're doing. angela, I'm really glad you did! I got it in an e-book, too. The difference with KM is what clicked for me. It is radically different from what we all have tried in the past (...and I've tried everything. I think I've read most books and methods regarding clutter and hoarding.). The whole key is recognizing what sparks joy. Remember, though, handling each item is vastly important, because it's a visceral response, when you KNOW the item is a 'joy-sparker'. Mixed feelings? No joy. Meh? No joy. Frowning? No joy. Guilt? No joy. But...there is no guilt either, because KNOWING that whatever you purchased does not bring you joy NOW...the item has served its purpose in your life by teaching you just that...that is not your style and/or it has no usefulness in your life. It can be released to: donate/recyle/burn-trash. No guilt. No worry. Thank the item for what it has taught you, and the service it has rendered...and all is well. The discards take care of themselves. How wonderful is that??!!!! You've been doing well and this will give you the rationale to make the push to freedom. Thank you for all the encouragement!!! I truly appreciate it.
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