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<< Anticipating 🧺SPRING CLEANING🌸 [Day 1] Organizing the closet + Gratitude and Letting Go of Tons of Clothes >>

Deeply inspired by the simple and elemental question: Does this bring me joy?...

I decided to take every object in the house in my hands.

If the answer was yes, it brings joy, I would preserve it, giving it a sacred place.

If the answer was no, I would be grateful and let it continue on its way.

-----by FaunoBrujo-----

[ Closet cleaning process ]

The snake sheds its skin, the plants drop their leaves in the scorching heat. Do I still carry that school bag on my back?
I was looking forward to doing a deep house cleaning, attracting good vibes, purifying the spaces, and preparing for Spring (which, given the warm weather, seems to have already arrived here in the South). In just over two years of living alone, I've senselessly accumulated all kinds of clothes and accessories, frequently giving in to the temptation of buying excessively at secondhand markets with such tempting prices. All this to fill my closet with clothes I don't really like, feeling a sense of scarcity even when there are clothes swarming around every room in the house. I needed to sort this situation out, and the time has come to do it. I can't put it off forever. "My ideal goal would be to achieve a capsule wardrobe" In order to have those fun, comfortable, original, and unique pieces that go together, I have to let go of all those clothes I no longer need.	The challenge, then, is what strategy to use to let go of these clothes without feeling emotionally upset? (At this point, they've become objects of attachment, because they remind me of times, people, or places that clearly take up a large physical space in my life, but I don't use them.) This is a perfect opportunity to try the KonMari method. Perhaps many of you are already familiar with it; I first saw it on the Netflix series, and it may provide an answer to this current problem.

The snake sheds its skin, the plants drop their leaves in the scorching heat. Do I still carry that school bag on my back?

I was looking forward to doing a deep house cleaning, attracting good vibes, purifying the spaces, and preparing for Spring (which, given the warm weather, seems to have already arrived here in the South).

In just over two years of living alone, I've senselessly accumulated all kinds of clothes and accessories, frequently giving in to the temptation of buying excessively at secondhand markets with such tempting prices. All this to fill my closet with clothes I don't really like, feeling a sense of scarcity even when there are clothes swarming around every room in the house.

I needed to sort this situation out, and the time has come to do it. I can't put it off forever.

"My ideal goal would be to achieve a capsule wardrobe"

In order to have those fun, comfortable, original, and unique pieces that go together, I have to let go of all those clothes I no longer need.

The challenge, then, is what strategy to use to let go of these clothes without feeling emotionally upset?

(At this point, they've become objects of attachment, because they remind me of times, people, or places that clearly take up a large physical space in my life, but I don't use them.)

This is a perfect opportunity to try the KonMari method. Perhaps many of you are already familiar with it; I first saw it on the Netflix series, and it may provide an answer to this current problem.

I put on some water for some mates and light an incense burner. I open the windows and begin by thanking the sun and this morning of light. I thank this brick building and the hands that made it, cleaned it, and loved it, and allow me to live here today. Grateful for this space my grandparents bequeathed to me, I embrace this refuge and prepare to honor this house.

My room looks pretty empty right now, but for now I'm glad there aren't many distractions to rest. Since I haven't decided exactly which small table to add yet, I'm going to continue without one.

STEP ONE:

Now, it's time to put all the clothes on the bed. And realize how much we own. However, much of what's piled up there doesn't represent my current style. And to allow the new to come in, we already know we have to let go of the old. Make room for the future.

STEP TWO:

Take each item and see if it sparks joy. If not, donate or sell it. Always thank each item for its service. This helps you let go without guilt. Also, since I'm going to donate these clothes to two different places, it makes me happy to know that someone is going to give them a second use.

Do it intuitively, and try to finish everything in one day. The faster the better.

Some reflections that came to me during the process
Not being original (and thinking I was) In my case, I feel like my musical tastes have determined my style of dress. When I look at older photos, I immediately know what music I was listening to based on the clothes I was wearing. When I look at my wardrobe now, I understand why there are still fine pants and shirts, delicate vests from my classical music days, alongside brightly colored jackets from my pop years, next to black boots and coats from my more rock-and-roll days. I accumulate what they made me want. Do I choose according to my sense of taste? Or can I simply say that I've dressed according to the stereotypes associated with musical genres? So, I abandon this impulse to want to be easily read socially. To be a bit of a mystery. Not to offer any brand references. Seeing that I had so many T-shirts with giant letters and logos, I decided to abandon them (even removing the inner labels, which are rough and distracting). And that my body should no longer be a free advertising poster for any company. Overall, I find an outfit that doesn't feature cliché fonts or logos more pleasing and artistic. From now on, I prefer to only buy unique creations from local producers using higher-quality materials with a lower environmental impact.	Now that everything's more organized, a quick review reveals I had an excess of vintage sweaters and jackets with broken zippers. And above all, I need more basic cotton T-shirts in neutral tones like beige, green, or blue. And I need to reinvest in one or two very durable, comfortable trekking-style cargo pants (which I use for practically everything). I downloaded a colorimetry app, which helped me identify which color palette suited me best. This helped me let go of many clothes in colors that didn't really flatter me, and focus on dark, deep colors (violet, forest green, navy blue). Finally, after taking out more than eight large bags of clothes, I felt very tired, but very light at the same time. As if I had kicked winter out of my room, and suddenly it's spring and it's warm. I don't know exactly, I don't want to get too mystical right now, but this letting go of some things, mobilizing invisible energies, feels powerful sometimes. And to feel is to be alive. 😘 Thank you for joining me this far, and thank you to everyone in the minimalist community for allowing me to participate. I want to give you all a big hug. I hope you have a wonderful day. Embrace change 💚

Some reflections that came to me during the process

Not being original (and thinking I was)

In my case, I feel like my musical tastes have determined my style of dress.

When I look at older photos, I immediately know what music I was listening to based on the clothes I was wearing. When I look at my wardrobe now, I understand why there are still fine pants and shirts, delicate vests from my classical music days, alongside brightly colored jackets from my pop years, next to black boots and coats from my more rock-and-roll days. I accumulate what they made me want. Do I choose according to my sense of taste? Or can I simply say that I've dressed according to the stereotypes associated with musical genres?

So, I abandon this impulse to want to be easily read socially. To be a bit of a mystery.

Not to offer any brand references. Seeing that I had so many T-shirts with giant letters and logos, I decided to abandon them (even removing the inner labels, which are rough and distracting). And that my body should no longer be a free advertising poster for any company. Overall, I find an outfit that doesn't feature cliché fonts or logos more pleasing and artistic.

From now on, I prefer to only buy unique creations from local producers using higher-quality materials with a lower environmental impact.

Now that everything's more organized, a quick review reveals I had an excess of vintage sweaters and jackets with broken zippers. And above all, I need more basic cotton T-shirts in neutral tones like beige, green, or blue. And I need to reinvest in one or two very durable, comfortable trekking-style cargo pants (which I use for practically everything).

I downloaded a colorimetry app, which helped me identify which color palette suited me best. This helped me let go of many clothes in colors that didn't really flatter me, and focus on dark, deep colors (violet, forest green, navy blue).

Finally, after taking out more than eight large bags of clothes, I felt very tired, but very light at the same time. As if I had kicked winter out of my room, and suddenly it's spring and it's warm. I don't know exactly, I don't want to get too mystical right now, but this letting go of some things, mobilizing invisible energies, feels powerful sometimes. And to feel is to be alive.

😘

Thank you for joining me this far, and thank you to everyone in the minimalist community for allowing me to participate. I want to give you all a big hug. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Cleanin' Out My Closet [ #kiss174💋 ]