Marie Kondo was ushered into our lives a few years ago after she told us to “spark joy” on Netflix. The neat-freak had turned people’s lives around, saving them from being hoarders and cleaning up their personal spaces. She forced people to toss any items that didn’t spark joy, in a practice that was influenced by the Japanese art of decluttering.
She told The Washington Post that things have changed, however, noting, “Now I realize what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home.” She went on to say, “The true purpose of tidying is not to cut down on your possessions or declutter your space, but rather, to learn to make meaningful choices and find gratitude in everyday life.”
Messy is the new joyful. Rejoice, crumb-suckers.