Once you make up your mind to get rid of something, there's very little you can't discard. No – not very little. Once you put your mind to it, there's nothing you can't get rid of. And once you start tossing things out, you find yourself wanting to get rid of everything. It's as if you'd gambled away almost all your money and decided, What the hell, I'll bet what's left. Too much trouble to cling to the rest
In Haruki Murakami's "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman," the notion of letting go is powerfully articulated. The quote captures how a decisive mindset can lead to the ability to eliminate excess from one's life. Initially, it may seem daunting to part with belongings, but once the decision is made, it becomes significantly easier to continue the process. This mindset fosters a sense of liberation, making it possible to cast off even more...