Organizing and Reviewing Tools [Kojiraki Daily Report] December 8, Needle Memorial Day

<In a conversation with ChatGPT one day.>
"You know, sometimes when you watch your horoscope on TV in the morning, you can't actually prepare the lucky item."
──Then, let's prepare it the day before.
"Hmm?"
When I tried continuing this mismatched conversation, it ended up telling me the "lucky item for tomorrow" the day before.
This isn't fortune-telling, but one way to utilize ChatGPT. Still, it's somehow interesting.
Since I'm at it, I post the notification for the next day on social media, and report the day's record on note on the day itself.

Today is Needle Memorial Day🪡
"Needle Memorial Day" is a traditional event held mainly in the Kansai region, a day to hold a memorial service for needles that are no longer used.
Needles have long been tools used for sewing and handicrafts, and there is a custom of holding a memorial service for needles that have become unusable or finished their role, with feelings of gratitude.

Actually, this "Needle Memorial Day" event is rooted in cherishing things and being grateful for useful tools.
And, as often happens in real life, things that are no longer used or are broken end up piling up in the house without us noticing, don't they?
If you don't organize your things, it creates waste in your daily life, and you might even feel a bit uneasy...

The perfect lucky action for such a time is, "Try inspecting your daily items and gadgets"🔧
At this timing, let's review items you don't usually use or that have become old, and tidy them up.

For example, if you check the gadgets, tools, and daily items in your house, you will notice that there are surprisingly many things you don't use or don't need.
Old home appliances, broken gadgets, things you don't use anymore... These can sometimes be a source of minor stress in your daily life.

This time is a good opportunity where the act of reducing things brings a sense of mental order and comfort.
Keeping only what you need and taking the plunge to dispose of what you don't use is a step toward improving your quality of life.

Also, by organizing your things, you create space to welcome new things, and you can refresh your mood, right?
Especially toward the end of the year, cleaning and tidying up is also preparation for welcoming the New Year with a good feeling.
Let's review "things I didn't use this year," "things that are broken and unusable," and prepare to cross into the new year with a fresh mind.

And above all, I think it is important to use this "Needle Memorial Day" as an opportunity to cultivate the habit of treating things with care while holding feelings of gratitude for them.
If you tidy up your things with gratitude for everything, your mind will feel clear, and you can invite good energy in.