In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Margareta Magnusson suggested clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don't have to do it for you, and here she focuses on what actually makes each day worth living—appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. Reflecting on her idyllic childhood on Sweden's west coast, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone, Magnusson offers advice for us at any age: wear stripes, don't resist new technology, let go of what doesn't matter.