Minimalism and Clutter (Fumio Sasaki's Experience)
📌 Fumio Sasaki found his life unfulfilling despite owning many possessions (CDs, books, furniture), leading to an experiment where he gradually donated items.
🏠 Sasaki ultimately kept only minimal necessities (a few tables, pants, two pairs of shoes, one laptop, minimal cutlery) and experienced unprecedented happiness.
📚 This experience led to his mega-bestselling book, *Goodbye, Things*, promoting the idea that less is more regarding happiness.

Misconceptions About Decluttering
📌 Misconception 1: Objects are inanimate; modern physics and spirituality suggest all objects emit energy; cluttered objects "scream" to be used, creating negative vibes.
📌 Misconception 2: Decluttering is a lowly job; great leaders like Steve Jobs and Shaolin monks practice cleaning as a form of self-discipline and spiritual training.
📌 Misconception 3: Decluttering requires no learning; professional cleaners undergo rigorous training with specific KPIs, contrasting with the Indonesian concept of 'piket' (chore rotation) which lacks seriousness.

Benefits and Philosophy of Decluttering
🌟 Decluttering leads to drastic life changes; tidying one's immediate environment, like a messy desk or room, positively shifts energy and vibe, as seen in the success stories of people like Marie Kondo.
🚀 Successfully managing possessions boosts self-confidence and self-leadership; overcoming the disorder gives a sense of power, symbolized by the US Marine Corps general stating that making the bed is the first victory of the day.
🕊️ The process fosters a sense of freedom and independence, breaking free from the "colonization of objects" to become the master of one's belongings, leading to clearer thinking.

Japanese Decluttering Method (5S Adaptation)
एकत्र Step 1: Gather (Kumpulkan di tengah lapang): Collect all items to be sorted and pile them in one large, open space to see the full scope of possessions.
✂️ Step 2: Sort (Seiri/Selection): Be ruthless in eliminating unnecessary items; use the "spark joy" technique by holding each item and assessing if it brings comfort or happiness. Typically, only 20% of possessions remain after this step.
🏠 Step 3: Set in Order (Seiton): Ensure every item has a designated "home" (no "homeless" items); organization can be based on color, shape, or function for maintained order and positive energy flow.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The core teaching is that less clutter equals more happiness, counteracting consumerist drives for new items to chase fleeting pleasure.
➡️ Decluttering is elevated from a mere chore to a meaningful work (meaningful work) that reflects inner spiritual and personal cleanliness.
➡️ Decluttering should be viewed as a learnable 21st-century skill, not just an inherent task, requiring technical training to meet high standards.

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