In life, we tend to have an easier time acquiring possessions than we do
getting rid of them. Just as we harbor emotional baggage that is difficult to
let go of, our lives can tend to be filled with material objects that we may
feel compelled to hold on to. Most people are not conscious of how much they
own and how many of their possessions are no longer adding value to their
life. They fiercely hold on to material objects because this makes them feel
secure or comfortable. While it's true that the ownership of
"stuff" can make you feel good for awhile, it seldom satisfies the
deep inner longings that nearly everyone has for fulfillment and
satisfaction. It is only when we are ready to let go of our baggage and be
vulnerable that it becomes possible to recognize the emotional hold that our
possessions can have on us.
It's not uncommon to hold on to material objects because we are attached to
them or fear the empty spaces that will remain if we get rid of them. Giving
away the souvenirs from a beloved voyage may feel like we are erasing the
memory of that time in our life. We may also worry that our loved ones will
feel hurt if we don't keep the gifts they've given us. It's easy to convince
ourselves that unused possessions might come in handy someday or that parting
with them will cause you emotional pain. However, when your personal space is
filled with objects, there is no room for anything new to enter and stay in
your life. Your collection of belongings may "protect" you from the
uncertainties of an unknown future while keeping you stuck in the past.
Holding on to unnecessary possessions often goes hand in hand with holding on
to pain, anger, and resentment, and letting go of your material possessions
may help you release emotional baggage.
When you make a conscious decision to fill your personal space with only the
objects that you need or bring you joy, your energy level will soar. Clearing
your personal space can lead to mental clarity and an improved memory. As you
learn to have a more practical and temporary relationship to objects,
positive changes will happen, and you'll have space to create the life that
you desire.
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