I Tried The Monk Cleaning Method For 9 Months – The Changes Surprised Me

I Tried The Monk Cleaning Method For 9 Months – The Changes Surprised Me

Nine months after trying Shoukei Matsumoto’s A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind, I’ve realized it’s not about following every rule perfectly. It’s about finding the habits that truly bring peace, simplicity, and flow into my life. In this video, I’m sharing what I actually kept from the monk cleaning method, which habit didn’t stick, and how I’ve adapted Matsumoto’s mindful techniques to fit a busy, modern lifestyle.

If you’ve ever wondered how to bring more calm and intention into your home, without feeling overwhelmed, this video is for you. I’ll take you through the simple daily habits that help me most, from staying on top of laundry and tidying up to creating spaces that actually feel calm and peaceful.

As the day slowed down, I made a cup of passion fruit tea and sat for a moment, just reflecting on the changes these past months have brought. For dinner I´ve made a bowl of light summer pasta with homemade pesto, the kind of small ritual that makes a day feel complete.

Have you tried any of Shoukei Matsumoto’s tips or other mindful cleaning routines? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear what’s worked for you!

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🎬 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Preview
00:20 Getting up early
01:08 2-Minute morning cleaning
03:57 Treating objects with gratitude
05:03 2-Minute Daily Reset
06:06 The habit I didn´t follow 100%
06:48 A workspace that breathes
08:33 A cup of passion fruit tea
09:55 Light summer pasta with homemade pesto

🍅 TOMATO PESTO
Ingredients:
• 100 g (1¾ cups) dried tomatoes
• 160 g (2 cups) Parmesan
• 25 g (3 tbsp) pine nuts
• 70 g (½ cup) tomatoes
• 150 g (⅔ cup) olive oil

Instructions:
1. Blend dried tomatoes.
2. Blend Parmesan.
3. Add pine nuts and blend.
4. Add olive oil and tomatoes. Blend again.
5. Fill in jars

🌱 SUMMER PASTA
Ingredients:
• 150 g (1½ cups) spelt pasta
• Salt
• 3 heaping teaspoons (2 tablespoon) pesto
• 100 g (¾ cup) small ripe tomatoes
• Basil leaves
• Pecorino (to taste)
• Chili flakes (to taste)

Instructions:
1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Slice about two-thirds of the tomatoes.
3. Add the remaining tomatoes.
4. Add pasta.
5. As soon as the water starts boiling again, remove them with a ladle.
6. Gently mash them.
7. Add pesto and mix well.
8. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
9. Add sauce and mix well.

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