# The Cycle of Letting Go

Source: https://www.theminimalists.com/cycle/
Published: 2015-05-28
Updated: 2024-06-12
Author: Ryan Nicodemus

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I want it.\
 I must have it.\
 I have to possess it.

I own it.\
 I don’t use it.\
 I have debt from it.

It owns me.\
 It has changed me.\
 It steals time from me.

It blinded me.\
 It has taught me.\
 It has helped guide me.

I desire little.\
 I keep a little.\
 I am happier with little.

I miss little.\
 I stress over little.\
 I was transformed with little.

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