A huge aspect of the KonMari Method, which is often overlooked, is the expression of gratitude. Showing gratitude towards the things that we choose to surround ourselves with and have in our lives as well as the ones that we choose to let go of during our tidying festival.
Adopting a gratitude practice can help you move forward in your tidying journey and view things from a different lens – especially if you’ve never dabbled in this.
Struggling With Accumulating?
If you feel like clutter just accumulates in your home (by the way, it NEVER does just accumulate 😉 or tend to bring useless things into their home, try adopting a gratitude practice. First, start by really noticing what you have. Show appreciating the items you have and that allow you to live the lifestyle you’re currently living.
Struggling With Being Content?
If you wish you had an easier time with being content and satisfied with the more-than-enough items you already have, stop for a moment and start expressing gratitude to those things that you treasure the most. Are they enough? Are they doing the job? Thank them for how they support you in your life.
Struggling With Letting Go?
If you have a hard time letting things go, but you know their time has come and they no longer serve a purpose in your life, choose to feel grateful for them. Thank them for the purpose they have fulfilled in your life. And let them go. Pass them on.
It’s An Energy Thing
The KonMari Method is based in Zen Buddhism. In it, it is believed that everything (animate or not) has an energy around it. You might not buy into the idea of inanimate things having some sort of energy )not too much unlike animate beings). However, the simple act of expressing and feeling gratitude towards things in your life can make all the difference.
It puts things into perspective. It makes saying “goodbye” easier. It makes transitioning less painful. It might even help you treat other things or relationships with greater care and respect. And, of course, it can help you move along your tidying process with more intention and ease.
If you’re at all interested in trying out the KonMari Method, I really suggest doing it right. And that also means, to not skip the gratitude aspect. It’s powerful. At least give it a try 😉
What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
(Lisa Tselebidis is a professional organizer and KonMari certified consultant offering in-home services in the NYC, New York-area as well as virtual services worldwide. Get in touch with her here.)
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