Behind-the-scenes: I met Marie Kondo!
In 2016, I read “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and it’s been my background obsession ever since. A couple weeks ago, I was able to met its legendary author, Marie Kondo at a Konmari Consultant meet up in Jersey City.
That night was a bit surreal and there were a few moments that stood out:
A large canvas posed a thought-provoking question, “If you were to imagine your ideal life, what would you be doing?” (I’ll cherish the answer in my heart for a bit.)
Squeezing/kneeling behind Marie in the group photo and seeing her beautiful pleated royal blue skirt lay perfectly on the ground. “If I could just touch the hem of her garment,” I thought. Jk, it’s not like that, but it was an inner chuckle moment.
Talking with Marie’s extroverted, bubbly husband about regular home life with kids, how they met (started off as friends), and how they share the same values of changing the world in their own unique way.
Mindfully soaking in the night with the Hyatt’s floor to ceiling windows: the view of Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Being present and enjoying the moment.
All in all, the night was inspiring and fun! I felt joyfully connected with other consultants and members of the Konmari team, who have done so much for the community.
I am truly grateful for this experience.
