(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.)
I wasn’t interested in cleaning and tidying up before. I believed that if I gained knowledge and skills, I could change myself.
For a long time, I didn’t clean the windows in my room, and my room was not clean.
However, these days, I have become interested in cleaning and tidying up.
I learned that after cleaning and tidying up, I feel very good.
I sold a lot of clothes to clean my room. As a result, I was able to create a lot of space, and I felt great.
I also sold and threw away many books. At first, it was difficult to do this. I kept thinking that I would read them someday, but I decided to let them go. After that, I felt lighter and even younger.
In the past, Japanese people were interested in buying products, but now many of them are interested in tidying up and cleaning.
When I read books about cleaning, I found an interesting episode.
A famous Japanese news reporter said that when she went to crime scenes, she could often identify the location easily. For example, if a murder happens in an apartment, it often occurs in the dirtiest and messiest place.
Your room reflects your mind. If your mind is cluttered, your room will be cluttered. On the other hand, if your mind becomes organized, your room will become organized too.
If you want to clear your mind, it is a good idea to clean and tidy up your room first.
Zen is a form of Buddhism, and you may have heard the word “Zen” before. It is well known around the world.
In Zen, there is a saying: “First, cleaning; second, faith.” Cleaning is considered more important than faith. When you clean, you polish your mind as well. Cleaning is a religious practice in Zen.
I sometimes go to a famous Zen temple called Eiheiji Temple, and I am always surprised by its cleanliness.
Generally, people underestimate cleaning and tidying up. They think that anyone can do cleaning work, and that it is a low-status job.
However, cleaning and tidying up are the foundation of everything. They are very important.
If you want to change yourself, why not start by cleaning and tidying up your room? I don’t know what will happen to you, but I believe you will experience positive effects.