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Gomberg: Marie Kondo inspired me to name that which isn’t ‘sparking joy.’ I started with an extra can opener and somehow ended with Trump.

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By now, you’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo and her organizational methods. They involve getting rid of anything that, when you hold it, doesn’t “spark joy.” It’s about cherishing what you have and letting go of what doesn’t make you feel good.

She’s written four books and just launched a Netflix series called “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” that is surprisingly touching and sweet. And memes abound.

I watched it thinking I’d learn how to fold my clothes better and create more space on my bookshelves (I mean, the online bourgeoisie just about broke the internet from ire after she suggested giving up books, so I was preparing my bibliophile self emotionally).