This is a really inspiring book. I would say the hardest thing about the book was trying to hold off on implementing the recommendations until I finished the whole book. It's repetitive in some sections, but not in an irritating way. She reinforces the concepts she's trying to convey by referencing them multiple times throughout the text.

Some of the Shinto practices that KonMari mentions threw me off at first until I realized what they were. When she talks about things having energy or life or greeting your objects, that's part of her religious belief, but it makes sense in a way, to take care of and value and appreciate your things. The more care you give to your belongings, the longer they'll last.

What did I get out of this book? It helped me to reevaluate the things that I surround myself with. It helped me to think about my apartment as a place for living rather than for storing. Do I really need these old knick knacks from 5 years ago? Do I even look at them? When did I see this pair of pants last? Should I hang onto this shirt because I spent money on it and haven't used it much, or get rid of it because it isn't something I enjoy wearing? Why should I wear something that doesn't make me happy to wear it?

KonMari made me think of what's really important to me and inspired me to turn my living space into a place that I really enjoy being in. I don't expect my screwdriver or every undershirt to spark joy, but as much as possible I want to have things that I really enjoy and use regularly.