Years ago I had a realization about things. It was a big one for me. It might not apply to others as strongly as it did for me. I realized that part of my attachment to things I really liked was due to believing I might not ever have another thing like it, or be able to get another thing like it.

What is your attachment to a piece of tissue paper? It probably isn't very strong. What is your attachment to your very favorite thing? Much stronger I bet.

I've sold cherished guitars, numerous other musical instruments, World War II memorabilia, and recently several inherited jewelry items. How could I do such a thing?

There are an unlimited amount of things yet to be created that will probably be better than the things I've sold and cherished. If I believe that I'll be able to have such things in the future (if I want them) then there is no need to feel so bad about letting go of older things. There will be things in the future that I will be able to cherish just as much.

Enjoy the things you have now and let them go when you don't really need them. Keep the things you want to keep. Things only become a burden when they hold you down.

Has anybody ever seen videos of hoarders? There are some people who can't let go of anything and their houses are full to the ceilings with junk. Their lives aren't very simple. Their minds are stuck on keeping everything in its place and constantly worrying about their stuff. To me simple living is the opposite of that. Less stuff equals less worry. It allows my mind to focus outward instead of inward.