The Minimalists

In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua and Ryan talk about why we hold on to material possessions in an attempt to hold on to our memories, what we can do to hold on to our memories without holding on to the stuff, and they answer the following questions:

• Should I hold on to sentimental mementos, like a wedding dress, in case my children may want them someday?
• How do I find the strength to let go of my deceased parent’s belongings?
• How do I determine what sentimental items are appropriate to keep?

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Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

• “Anything can be a sentimental item if we assign sentimentality to it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “The material possessions aren’t the problem; our attachment is the problem.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “Attachment is suffering.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “Only make rules for yourself if they help you be a better person.” —Ryan Nicodemus

Mentioned in This Episode

• Added Value: Better Call Saul
• Book: 16 Rules for Living with Less
• Book: Everything That Remains
• Essay: Photo-Scanning Party
• Essay: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game
• Explore: 1DollarScan
• Instagram: Jordan Moore
• Instagram: Podcast Shawn
• Instagram: Jessica Williams
• Listen: Quarantine Qonversations
• Listen: “Victims of the Night”
• Patreon: The Minimalists
• Podcast: Joanne Cacciatore
• Podcast: Matt Cox
• Resources: The Minimalists
• Subscribe: The Minimalists
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• Tour: The Minimalists
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