Spark Joy™ Gratefully

I began using the KonMari™ Method for my own belongings in 2015. At that time, I was the single mom, working long hours and feeling so overwhelmed. I wanted our home to be organized so I kept buying items that I was convinced would make our lives easier. Somehow I was just moving even more 'stuff' from one place to another. I spent so much time and energy trying to declutter and organize. It would feel great at first, but soon things would pile up again. When I read "the life-changing magic of tidying up" by Marie Kondo, and decided to try this method, I worried this vicious cycle would continue. Learning the KonMari™ Method took me a few starts and stops because I had so little spare time. But I could feel from the beginning that the missing piece in my previous attempts was present here and coincidentally, it was PRESENCE. I became reacquainted with my belongings and could really see what was in my space, I learned to hone my senses to what truly sparked joy for me. I wish I had reached out for help with this process - it felt so overwhelming at times. There were so many thoughts and feelings to process. I hope to support others on their tidying journey