Comments on: Hold on to the meaning, let go of the rest. http://taoofchange.com/2009/10/22/hold-on-to-the-meaning-let-go-of-the-rest/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:42:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: carter http://taoofchange.com/2009/10/22/hold-on-to-the-meaning-let-go-of-the-rest/#comment-2447 carter Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:07:55 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/?p=698#comment-2447 Just when you think that old thing is worn out...wait a little (or a lot, this case, longer). I purchased a very nice leather wallet when I graduated high school (24 years ago) from money that given as a gift. Fifteen years ago, It was starting to fall apart and I began to keep my eye out for another to replace it. I lost interest as it did not continue to deteriorate. It has remained in almost the same condition since then, even without the use of duct tape! And, oh, if that wallet could talk!....the places it has been, where it spilled and temporarily disappeared; it was even held for ransom. So, hold on and see what you can squeeze out of the item that *might* need to be thrown out or replaced and pass along those things that you just don't use; lightening the *load* is amazing in countless ways. Just when you think that old thing is worn out…wait a little (or a lot, this case, longer). I purchased a very nice leather wallet when I graduated high school (24 years ago) from money that given as a gift. Fifteen years ago, It was starting to fall apart and I began to keep my eye out for another to replace it. I lost interest as it did not continue to deteriorate. It has remained in almost the same condition since then, even without the use of duct tape! And, oh, if that wallet could talk!….the places it has been, where it spilled and temporarily disappeared; it was even held for ransom.
So, hold on and see what you can squeeze out of the item that *might* need to be thrown out or replaced and pass along those things that you just don’t use; lightening the *load* is amazing in countless ways.

]]> By: tao http://taoofchange.com/2009/10/22/hold-on-to-the-meaning-let-go-of-the-rest/#comment-2446 tao Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:30:48 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/?p=698#comment-2446 Thanks for your comments -- a lot more good thoughts. I love the idea of the words, Phyllis. I too, save letters and cards - a big box of them has traveled with me for a long while. But I never thought about it quite like you described. I especially like the idea of saving those but letting go of other things... Chelsea, wow, when I imagine losing my belongings, I can't imagine being peaceful. I guess I have a lot more spiritual work to do....no surprise. My parents left "our" house, too. The holidays have been different ever since. But I guess different doesn't have to be "less". I have a feeling your family will take all the joy with them wherever they go. Thanks for your comments — a lot more good thoughts. I love the idea of the words, Phyllis. I too, save letters and cards – a big box of them has traveled with me for a long while. But I never thought about it quite like you described. I especially like the idea of saving those but letting go of other things…

Chelsea, wow, when I imagine losing my belongings, I can’t imagine being peaceful. I guess I have a lot more spiritual work to do….no surprise. My parents left “our” house, too. The holidays have been different ever since. But I guess different doesn’t have to be “less”. I have a feeling your family will take all the joy with them wherever they go.

]]> By: phyllisdiehl http://taoofchange.com/2009/10/22/hold-on-to-the-meaning-let-go-of-the-rest/#comment-2445 phyllisdiehl Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:13:20 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/?p=698#comment-2445 i loved your very sweet blog, and i want to see the glass rabbit, and never get rid of that....i am not a saver, i just save words....letters from my students and parents, letters from my family, and letters from my sons and daughter-in-laws. words have always touched my heart....and has so much meaning to me. words, can brighten the day. can inspire, and can tell you how much you are loved. it is interesting to see what people like to save. me, its always words. i wish your house to be a house of love, gentleness, fun, and caring. i loved your very sweet blog, and i want to see the glass rabbit, and never get rid of that….i am not a saver, i just save words….letters from my students and parents, letters from my family, and letters from my sons and daughter-in-laws. words have always touched my heart….and has so much meaning to me. words, can brighten the day. can inspire, and can tell you how much you are loved. it is interesting to see what people like to save. me, its always words.

i wish your house to be a house of love, gentleness, fun, and caring.

]]> By: chelsea bay wills http://taoofchange.com/2009/10/22/hold-on-to-the-meaning-let-go-of-the-rest/#comment-2444 chelsea bay wills Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:19:08 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/?p=698#comment-2444 i like this! my parent are moving out of their house of 24 years... and going through all the "stuff" with past meanings, memories, etc. so of course my sisters and i have to go through our stuff as well. the thought always goes through "i should save this for my kids"- but why? do they really want to see my old prom dress, or clay sculpture i made when i was 6? can i still hold those memories and meanings just as dear without having something tangible to remind me of them? or the house even... i know my mother is sad about where we will hold christmas- as it hold such strong traditions for our family. but cant we hold those memories in our heart- and isnt christmas more than tradition and a place? I like to keep in the mentality that if i lost every thing i had- including my identities of job, home, stuff, etc- that i would still be just as joyful and self knowing and at peace. im sure that is easier said than done- but i think about it often:) cant wait to visit you in your new home!! i like this! my parent are moving out of their house of 24 years… and going through all the “stuff” with past meanings, memories, etc. so of course my sisters and i have to go through our stuff as well. the thought always goes through “i should save this for my kids”- but why? do they really want to see my old prom dress, or clay sculpture i made when i was 6? can i still hold those memories and meanings just as dear without having something tangible to remind me of them? or the house even… i know my mother is sad about where we will hold christmas- as it hold such strong traditions for our family. but cant we hold those memories in our heart- and isnt christmas more than tradition and a place?
I like to keep in the mentality that if i lost every thing i had- including my identities of job, home, stuff, etc- that i would still be just as joyful and self knowing and at peace. im sure that is easier said than done- but i think about it often:)

cant wait to visit you in your new home!!

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