So I was in Napa and my sister Jane lent me this book. I read a few pages and decided I needed my own copy. I loved it so much I bought one for Diana before I left town. When I got back to Rapid City, I lent it to my friend Mary. She read one chapter and gave it back to me because she had to buy her own copy. It's that good. It's that compelling! I'm in the process of reading it a second time.
Kondo's assertion is that we can't live our lives buried in our stuff. We can't be who we are. We can't even know who we are because dealing with all of our "stuff" prevents us from BEING. It's a fascinating concept and one I'm beginning to believe.
I've experimented with the idea of getting rid of things I don't LOVE. It has been marginally successful. I haven't gone all in yet, mostly because, well, I'm not sure why!? I've been telling myself I should do it when we sell our home and move. But the house hasn't sold, and honestly, wouldn't it be better to do it first? I'm building up my courage to begin...To be continued!!!
