that my friend is the meaning of the reading saying... 'be thankful for what you have..count your blessings.'.lol llol lolol okay not to bring up any gloom or sob story ....just an example...but the last few years I have had to learn to let go of a great deal of material things and wants... no big deal just part of my path.. but you really can do without most of the stuff in your possession.. do we need cabinents full of dishes we never use.. do we really need twenty five bath towels.. do we need hundreds of articles of clothing that become outdated ... do we need all that stuff.. what truly is necessity and what rolls over to frivalous...I have found we need actually very little to live and survive... just like my house.. I have realized i use my bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. all the time and ..rarely the 2 spare bedrooms the living room and an entire downstairs.. all waisted spce now... think of what you actually use everyday..day in and day out .. how much excess do you have????