- " the process of assessing how you feel about the thing you own, identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude, and bidding them farewell, is really about examining your inner self, a rite of passage to a new life. "

- what things will bring you joy if you keep them as part of your life?

clothes

• the proper order
  • tops - shirts, sweaters etc
  • bottoms - pants, skirts, etc
  • clothes that should be hung - jackets, coats, suits, etc
  • socks
  • underwear
  • bags - handbags, messengers bags, etc
  • accessories - scarves, belts, hats, etc
  • clothes for specific events - swimsuit, kimonos, uniforms, etc
  • shoes
• how to fold
  • the goal is to organize the contents so that you can see where every item is at a glance -- the key is to store things standing up rather than laid flat -- fold each piece of clothing into a simple rectangle
  • 1. fold lengthwise side toward the center, and tuck the sleeves in to make a long rectangle shape
  • 2. pick up one short end and fold it toward the other short end. then fold again in the same manner in halves or in thirds
  • the number of folds should be adjusted so that the folding clothing when standing on edge fits the height of the drawer
  • _if you find that the and result is the right shape but too loose and floppy to stand up, its a sign that your way of folding doesnt match the type of clothing. every piece of clothing has its own "sweet spot" where it feels just right.
  • folding goes even more smoothly if you fold thin, soft material more tightly and thick fluffy material less.
• books
• papers
• komono - miscellany
• sentimentals