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Simply..the pathos of things....

13/9/2018

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When a clearing task feels a bit too much to cope with i re-read Marie Kondo.

I've always liked that her book is about more than what to do with your stuff. In her second book Spark Joy she elaborates a little on the traditions in Japan.

In the final chapter called Preparing For The Next Stage Of Your Life she describes mono no aware, translated as 'pathos of things' as the deep emotion that is evoked when we are touched by nature, art. or the lives of others with an awareness of their transience. It also refers to the essence of things and our ability to feel that essence.

I found this piece of Japanese fabric in the linen cupboard. Just the thing for the change of season as I put away the summery things.

The kitchen smells of quince.


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cath
14/9/2018 07:39:12 am

I return to Marie Kondo´s books when I am losing the momentum. It always works. I have many books on my shelves that spark joy, yet not so many that stood at the beginning of so much (and profound) change. How is that for you?

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Freda
14/9/2018 02:14:08 pm

Many books claim to be 'life-changing' don't they. But I do believe this one is. I'm glad it is for you too!

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Rosemary.
14/9/2018 09:53:21 am

Freda, that picture. Yes - you are an artist. Sometimes, a poem, a few lines of prose, a picture make me want to stand up with joy. You have given us some pictures like that. That piece of fabric is so apt.

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Freda
14/9/2018 02:16:31 pm

Well I am so pleased that it pleased you too Rosemary. I was a bit surprised at how well it went with the things which were already there...and surprised too that I had forgotten I had it!

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julia
16/9/2018 08:38:11 am

and did you make the pillow cover from the fabric, freda? it's wonderful!
i appreciated your quote from marie kondo, particularly since i am doing family research. i am finding the lives of my ancestors, their stories, their photographs to be filled with meaning...and yes indeed, to the transience of this life.

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Freda
16/9/2018 01:37:03 pm

Not yet Julia - I just folded the fabric to the size of the cushion and laid it on.....it may stay that way for a while!

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