When the closet is not tidy, it's not sloppy, it's not that I've lived so richly
How is your closet now?
Is it neatly organized? Or are clothes like me that I might wear someday quietly living in the back?
The other day, when I tried to organize it, clothes from 20 years ago came out. It has not faded, it has not been torn, but it has never been put through my sleeve.
I thought that I might have a chance to wear it someday, but that someday did not come even after 20 years.
Someday it won't come. It took me 20 years to realize that.
① There is a memory attached to the clothes
Every time I try to organize clothes I don't wear anymore, my hands stop.
"This is the one I bought on that trip." "This is the one I wore for my child's entrance ceremony."
Clothes have memories. Throwing them away feels like letting go of memories, and it's hard to throw them away.
This is not sloppy. I think now that it means that I have lived such a rich time. Not being able to throw away and not being able to organize are different.
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② When I let go, I can see myself now
When I started to let go of the clothes I didn't wear, something strange happened.
As the closet became clearer, so did my head. The remaining clothes were my current self.
When I noticed it, it was only indigo blue, dark green and dull pink. Even though it was not taught by anyone, it was naturally like that. I think this is my color.
③ The morning closet became fun
Now, all the remaining clothes have become "favorite."
No matter which one you choose, you can be yourself today. I am very happy that it has become a closet that seems to be so.
When 10 minutes in the morning become fun, the beginning of the day changes. Maybe that's what fashion is. A small practice every morning to love yourself.
Every time I organize, I know a little about myself.
The closet was my map now.
You should see yourself in your closet right now.
私もクローゼットの整理に悩んでいたころがありました。特に思い出深い服は、捨てることに罪悪感を感じてなかなか手放せませんでした。ですが、少しずつ服を見直していくと、意外にも自分の「今」を映し出す服だけが残り、それまでの服には新たな見方ができるようになりました。 例えば、季節やイベントに着ていた服にはその当時の思い出が詰まっていますが、着ないまま20年過ごした服は「いつか着るかも」という未来の期待がありました。しかし、それは本当に必要なものだったのかを考えるきっかけになります。 私の場合、断捨離を進める中で「好きな色」や「自分が心地良いと思う素材」に気づき、無意識にそのような服が残っていました。特に藍色や深緑の服が多いことに驚いたのですが、それは自分の落ち着きや安定感を表しているのかもしれません。 また整理を重ねると朝の服選びがストレスから楽しさに変わり、一日の始まりがポジティブになりました。これは、クローゼットが単なる収納ではなく、自分自身を映し出す「地図」として機能している証拠だと思います。 このように 、クローゼットの服の整理は、過去の記憶と今の自分を理解する大切な時間だと感じています。だらしないのではなく、豊かな人生の証としてクローゼットと向き合うことをおすすめします。