Marie Kondo ("does it spark joy?") has a show on Netflix. We watched two episodes last night and liked it. It fits right in with a lot of what we have been talking about here.
After we watched the second episode I thanked the TV for it's service and went to bed.
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13 January 2019, 01:15 PM
jodi
I have had to do a lot of this lately. I am with her on the books(though you should not rip out pages, but donate!). Book boxes are the heaviest to move. We really downsized our books.
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13 January 2019, 01:46 PM
Doug
I watched a couple episodes, and enjoyed them somewhat, but…
I have noticed that the more years one lives by themselves, and I have lived by myself many, many years, there is a tendency to develop a quirky personality. I’m afraid that talking to my underwear as I fold it might create a “coals to Newcastle” situation.
13 January 2019, 01:49 PM
Steve Miller
quote:
Originally posted by Doug: I watched a couple episodes, and enjoyed them somewhat, but…
I have noticed that the more years one lives by themselves, and I have lived by myself many, many years, there is a tendency to develop a quirky personality. I’m afraid that talking to my underwear as I fold it might create a “coals to Newcastle” situation.
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13 January 2019, 01:55 PM
QuirtEvans
I think I've managed to sustain, and possibly increase, my quirkiness, even though I'm married. The main takeaway is that Mary Anna is a saint.
13 January 2019, 02:17 PM
jon-nyc
I tried to follow her advice but it didn’t spark any joy so I threw it away.
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13 January 2019, 02:20 PM
Mary Anna
quote:
Originally posted by QuirtEvans: I think I've managed to sustain, and possibly increase, my quirkiness, even though I'm married. The main takeaway is that Mary Anna is a saint.
Originally posted by jon-nyc: I tried to follow her advice but it didn’t spark any joy so I threw it away.
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14 January 2019, 01:11 PM
Nina
The comment I saw was, "I looked around for things that didn't spark joy. So I threw out my husband."
I am no fan of clutter but this seems a bit nuts. First, I really react negatively to all this blather about "does it spark joy?" Seriously, that seems like a significantly high bar to get over. Does my toaster spark joy? Nope, but I'm keeping it, regardless. It's along the same lines as people who go on and on about "finding their bliss." It just irks me, big time.
The world does not owe you a lifetime of 24/7 joy-filled bliss. I mean, sometimes you have to pay bills and take out the garbage.
And get off my lawn.
14 January 2019, 06:40 PM
Doug
I try to be open minded to everybody’s views here, and in general. I don’t think everyone who voted for Trump is necessarily a racist etc.
But, I have my limits. On what planet is your toaster not a source of joy? It takes bread, which is already cooked, AND COOKS IT AGAIN, MAKING IT WARM AND TOASTY AND ALLOWING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF BUTTER TO MELT ON IT!
Your toaster not a source of joy? Now we’re talking fake news…
14 January 2019, 06:56 PM
Bernard
quote:
Originally posted by Nina: The comment I saw was, "I looked around for things that didn't spark joy. So I threw out my husband."
I am no fan of clutter but this seems a bit nuts. First, I really react negatively to all this blather about "does it spark joy?" Seriously, that seems like a significantly high bar to get over. Does my toaster spark joy? Nope, but I'm keeping it, regardless. It's along the same lines as people who go on and on about "finding their bliss." It just irks me, big time.
The world does not owe you a lifetime of 24/7 joy-filled bliss. I mean, sometimes you have to pay bills and take out the garbage.
And get off my lawn.
I think this is a misunderstanding of the phrase "find your bliss". It does not mean 24/7 ecstacy, in fact it can entail much pain and sadness. "Finding your bliss" simply means knowing you are on the right path for you, and there is bliss in that, no matter how hard or difficult it may be.
Tidying up? Heh. I saw a quote recently about how creative people don't have messes lying about, they are piles of ideas. Paraphrased.
I was watching these fabulous interviews last night of Quentin Crisp by David Letterman, and he had something to say about cleaning. The bit starts at 2:04 (I think I've set it properly). Wise words!!
Thank you for introducing me to Quentin Crisp, Bernard. He's himself, all right - as he and others have remarked, the only thing all of us can do better than anybody else (but I can't think of anyone who's done it better than anyone else).
Original to the nth degree, and brave beyond imagining.
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14 January 2019, 10:33 PM
Cindysphinx
Meh. Can't imagine watching other people clean out a closet.
Then again, I have no problem throwing things away. Few items have emotional meaning for me. Watching people debate whether to keep an old ticket stub would drive me nuts.
15 January 2019, 10:05 AM
pianojuggler
quote:
Originally posted by Nina:
Does my toaster spark joy?
If your toaster sparks at all, you should discard it.
Jodi
