Marie Kondo is not for everyone. She is definitely quirky and I will admit that I do not follow all of her teachings. I don't talk to my possessions or commune with my house. However, I do think there is a lot of value in what she says about touching everything you own and deciding if you really want/need it in your house. I do feel like there is a difference between loving something (feeling joy) and needing something. I don't love some of the things in my house, but I need them and there are no substitutes that really work. I would not follow Kondo's advice and get rid of my hammer and use a frying pan to pound in nails. Things like tools may not spark joy, but they are a necessary item to have in your house. I feel the same way about my everyday around the house clothes. I need clothes to mow the lawn in, to garden in, to clean house in, and to lounge around watching tv in. None of these spark joy for me, but I am keeping them. I think this is a great follow up to her first book and like that one it lead me to even more tidying (purging). I think I finally have my house where I want it, but will be vigilant to make sure it stays that way.