Comments on: Clutter (The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo)

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:04:20 +0000

In reply to Fariba.

This makes sense to me. I go back and forth as well, between degrees of order and chaos in my space. I am happier when things are orderly – but I think you are right that an obsessive focus on order doesn’t take you to a better place. Thank you again for your comments! All the best. xo

By: Fariba

Fariba — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:30:51 +0000

Thank you, Jennifer. I believe the constant thought of purging and de cluttering can bring about a certain detachment and desensitization that is rather forced. As a visual and creative person, I wouldn’t feel at ease in a super organized and stark space, but by the same token, if my space becomes too cluttered it can hinder my productivity. There needs to be a balance. I personally go from a somewhat orderly chaos while I’m working on a project, to orderly and organized when I have a break. I find that to be a natural and organic process.

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 23:26:38 +0000

In reply to Fariba.

I love your thoughts on this! I’d actually love to hear more! One of my very dearest and most beloved friends is of Persian heritage. Thank you so much for your comment. xo

By: Fariba

Fariba — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:55:02 +0000

Spring de cluttering and organizing has been an annual ritual for Persians for thousands of years. De cluttering and organizing need to happen organically for it to have meaning. Most creative minds thrive and flourish in clutter. There needs to an ebb and flow.

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:37:54 +0000

In reply to Andrea Overby.

Andrea, I am so glad your story about the necklace has a happy ending! I am glad you enjoyed this post on Bacon and all the comments. I, too, have been inspired by what friends have had to say! Good luck with the papers, and thank you so much for your comment! xo

By: Andrea Overby

Andrea Overby — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:54:39 +0000

Hello, Jennifer. In reading yours and the posts of other readers, I have become less embarrassed and more inspired to continue this de-cluttering, downsizing, and life-simplifying process. I am glad to know I am not the only one who has saved emails since I first learned to use a computer! I enjoy knowing what motivates others into forced de-cluttering, and here’s another – misplacing something dear to you. Just after Christmas I emptied every dresser drawer and every closet shelf searching for a special piece of jewelry. After a week of rummaging through everything, my husband found my necklace in our safe deposit box. I was delighted to have it back, but grateful, too, that I had two huge garbage bags of “stuff” to remove from the house. Thanks for introducing me to helpful books on de-cluttering and many other useful reads. With the weather forecast of snow and ice for tomorrow, maybe I’ll make progress on those stacks of papers on my desk! Thanks so much, Andrea

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:49:46 +0000

I’m heading over to Facebook now! A friend just help me set up a Twitter account but I’m not up and running there yet. Thank you so much for letting me know!! xo

By: Ann Stern

Ann Stern — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 04:38:46 +0000

In reply to jenniferpuryear.

Hi, Jennifer. Thanks for your message. My brother’s name is Eben Shapiro – friend him on FB for some terrific reading about all sorts of cool cultural things. You can also see more WSJ arts coverage by following Twitter at @ebenshapiro and @WSJspeakeasy. Happy reading! Ann

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 03:30:21 +0000

In reply to Sine.

Laughing! You could still capitalize…there might be room in the market for another book!! xo