# How to Let Go of Possessions

Source: https://www.theminimalists.com/htlg/
Published: 2020-07-15
Updated: 2024-06-11
Author: The Minimalists

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Our possessions possess us.\
 This is how we let go.\
 If a thing stops adding value, sell it.\
 If it doesn’t sell in a week, lower the price.\
 If it doesn’t sell in 30 days, donate it.\
 If a donation place doesn’t accept, recycle it.\
 If it can’t be recycled, trash it (as a last resort).\
 Once we let go, we’re able to move on.

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