2024-04-10 05:08:35
Japan is one of the countries that continues to surprise us the most thanks to its philosophy of life. They are great experts in finding
calm in your daily routinesomething that we consider really difficult, since the average citizen lives with very high stress levels.
But even so, they know how to get out of that busy spiral and develop easy habits that allow them to be a little happier every day. In this culture, achieving fulfillment is directly related to mental peace, which is often achieved thanks to methods
related to order and cleanliness.
One of the last ones that we have discovered, and that has been created by the
monje budista Shoukei Matsumoto, is known as Soji. Not only does it have the ability to produce changes in your home, but the satisfaction it offers can be felt in all aspects of your life and only requires 15 minutes of your time.
What is the Soji method?
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a pleasant atmosphere and surroundings It is a fundamental requirement on our path to happiness. And we don’t just mean in our home, which is essential, but in other scenarios such as the work office, it is also key.
For this reason, the Soji method goes beyond being a cleaning technique, it is an entire philosophy of life whose objective is based on promoting happiness through
care of the space around us. With this, reduce the worries and stress of everyday life, finding that haven of peace in which you feel safe.
In his book ‘Soji’, Shoukei Matsumoto tells how this can help you achieve harmony not only on the outside, but also inside. It is for this reason that it is a practice that transcends the superficial levels, being all
a personal development tool.
What benefits does practicing Soji have?
In his book, Matsumoto teaches the many benefits of this practice. It is not only regarding reaching that peace of mind that we mentioned, but it also helps you value what is essential now.
establish healthy relationships both with yourself and with what surrounds you.
Having a clean and tidy space will make you have
better health and well-being, freeing you from frustration and sadness. For this reason, it is already considered one of the favorite philosophies to combat the stress and anxiety to which we are currently subjected, leading to a calmer and more satisfied life.
How to start practicing Soji
Establish your ritual: It is clear that practice makes perfect, and having your own method within this philosophy will help you be more constant and achieve greater satisfaction. It might be, for example, meditating a few minutes before starting, lighting a candle or playing a certain type of music.
Start with small things: You don’t want to run, or do everything at the same time, as this will make you overwhelmed and achieve the opposite effect. Start with small tasks and areas of your house, and little by little move forward.
Focus on the task: It’s not regarding cleaning for the sake of cleaning, but you have to put intention into what you are doing. Focus on each movement, breathing and the environment, establishing a connection between body and mind, which will be the key to achieving that fullness.
Set a time: It is good to establish a schedule that is always the same. We know that this is a bit complicated, taking into account our pace of life, but consistency is the key to success and we also remind you that you only need 15 minutes.
Don’t accumulate: the space has to be minimalist, without thousands of objects scattered around the room, as this promotes a feeling of overwhelm that is not beneficial. Learn to give importance to what really matters, reducing your possessions to the essentials, thus creating a more pleasant environment.
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