The Purifying Effects of Selling Off My Belongings

Michael Competielle
Nov 6 · 5 min read
Photo by Michael Competielle

I’ve never seen a hearse followed by a Uhaul or a Brinks truck. You can’t take it with you. As I look around my house all I see is all this stuff. Years of purchases, gifts and hand me downs taking up valuable space in my soul.

The acquisition of stuff is an American pastime. Entire television shows have been made about people who collect massive amounts of stuff. American…

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