In Japan, cleaning is much more than a household task. There, it occupies an essential place in everyday life and it is a pleasant moment.
For many, cleaning up is generally a chore that we would do well, yet this constraint can be transformed into a well-being moment. In any case, this is what the Japanese think for whom cleaning is much more than a household task. There, he occupies an essential place in everyday life. The Japanese even have a specific ritual, transmitted for generations, to clean up differently: Kiyomeru.
In Japanese, Kiyomeru means purifying and it is the founding idea of this method. In Japan, we consider that a clean house is a house that soothes. A place that helps find calm and clarity. This ritual is based on three principles. First, you have to clean consciousness, paying attention to each gesture. Then, it is necessary to unclutter, that is to say get rid of what is useless or heavy. Finally, it is important to renew the energy of the house by airing, circulating the air and the light, leaving room to the void.
Adopting this method at home asks nothing complicated. It is not a question of changing all your way of life, but simply to transform your way of cleaning. We start by opening the windows large, we breathe deeply and we set a clear intention: take care of our space. Then, we advance piece by piece, without rushing. We put the objects carefully, we wipe the surfaces by paying attention to the gesture, we sort what is piling up and we release the spaces. To extend the effects of this Japanese household, a last symbolic gesture marks the end of the ritual. This can be closed the windows after having ventilated well, putting a bouquet of flowers, lighting a candle, or simply taking a moment to enjoy the found calm.
Cleaning this way changes the relationship you have with its interior. It is no longer a chore to ship, but a real time of break. You just have to keep in mind that you are not only cleaning to remove dust, but to circulate a healthier, lighter energy. And finish the chore!
