Continued: New Changes Brought by Decluttering | Did Letting Go of Things Improve My Relationship with My Siblings?

"Ah, I couldn't tidy up today either."
"It's inevitable that it gets messy because I have kids, right?"

Making excuses to myself like that,
I just couldn't get myself to start.

Although I decided to "face decluttering" in my last article, to be honest,
there was still a part of me that felt it was "a hassle" at first.

But, at some point, I realized something.
"Wait? Somehow, I'm actually enjoying this now...!"

Actually, this was a very important change from the perspective of brain science as well.

When the brain feels "pleasure," it starts its engine automatically

The brain puts on the brakes when you try to move out of a sense of duty or stress.
However, once it recognizes a reward like

"This is fun!" or "Good things are happening!",

dopamine is released, and it's designed to automatically
start the engine, thinking, "Let's do more!"

I used to be so unable to get myself moving, but
now I'm surprised at myself for thinking, "Actually, I want to tidy up quickly and feel refreshed!"

My heart even feels light and happy (laughs).

For me, that switch was
feeling a sense of "circulation" beyond the act of decluttering.

The "Four Categories" that stop you from hesitating

What I focused on this time to lower the mental hurdle was
this four-part classification.

1. Things you need (things that help me right now)

2. Things you don't need (things that have finished their role, obvious trash)

3. Things you always use (partners in daily life)

4. Things you haven't used in a long time (things that have finished their role and have become attachments called memories)

The point is to let go of "2 and 4" frequently and decisively.

Especially with 4, every time you see them, they unconsciously remind you of the past,
slowly consuming your brain's energy.

When you let them go and create "physical space,"
mysteriously, "mental space" is born.

The premonition that something new will enter this "vacant space"
might be the true reason why I'm feeling so light and happy.

The "Laws of the Universe" and the Changes That Happened to My Family

I recently read an article about science and
it really struck a chord with me.

It was about how
the universe is continuing to expand and evolve at this very moment without stopping
.

Even in the universe, there is no such thing as "stagnation."
Constant movement, change, and circulation are
the natural state of this world.

When I learned that,
the sense of "circulation" within me
truly clicked.

There have been surprising changes in our home, too.
You could just call it a coincidence, but

ever since "white space" was created in our house,
I feel like my family's expressions have become even brighter.

Strangely enough, even the relationship between my siblings, which used to be so noisy,
has somehow improved, with all three of them smiling.

Mom is smiling, and the air in the house is no longer stagnant.
Letting go of things and making "circulation" your ally
has led to upgrading our family's happiness.

Let's keep knowledge and thoughts circulating, too

This "law of circulation" doesn't just apply to physical objects.
The knowledge I've learned and the realizations that have welled up in my heart
will stagnate if I just keep them to myself.

Make full use of what you receive and put it to work.
Then, pass it on to someone else like this, circulating it.

Don't let things stagnate; keep taking in new energy.
I feel that is the only way to
"evolve" both yourself and your life.

To you who feels that "Danshari is a hassle."
Why not start with
"circulation" for just one drawer or one bag?

What awaits you beyond that
might be days that are lighter and more filled with light than you ever imagined😊

Mimi

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