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Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

11/01/2016
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“Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! Great freedom comes from living simply. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest.” Peace Pilgrim

Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus
A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is not easy to do without servility to mobs or monarchs. Epicurus
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. Khalil Gibran

What do Possessions mean to you? We come naked into this world, and after we spend decades working, sweating, and accumulating possessions, we leave our objects of pleasure on earth when we pass on to the other side. If our possessions carry more weight than our family relationships and our friendships, they become all-consuming because things can never satisfy that hollow yearning for something more that we feel inside our being. Sadly, some of us forget that while our possessions can give us some satisfaction, they only offer temporary joy. Our possessions remain with us until we lose them, give them away, or leave them behind. Their value and rewards are external, extrinsic, and limited. The great sages have always held that true joy and satisfaction come from our intrinsic values; qualities that give us pleasure within our own being and that are not based on external toys and pleasures. When we spend time caring for our responsibilities, serving our communities, and doing good for others, we feel the reverberations inside; it is a feeling of contentment that no sparkly object can fulfill. What motivates you to accumulate things, and what will motivate you to let them go? Share your thoughts in the comments.

A Story: Possession Is Not Ownership
Once Zen master Bankei spent several nights sitting under a crucifix in an execution ground, testing his Zen mind. After that,t he lay down on an embankment surrounding a corral. It so happened that a warrior was in the corral beating a horse. Seeing this, Bankei hollered, “Hey!
What do you think you are doing?”
This happened three times before the warrior stopped and got off his horse. As he approached the Zen master, he saw that Bankei was no ordinary man. The warrior said, “You were yelling at me. Do you have something to tell me?” Bankei said, “Rather than beat your horse for being unruly, why not chastise yourself and train your own mind right?”
When you see a man selling handkerchiefs and still sweating profusely in traffic, it tells you that possession is not the same as ownership! The warrior might ride the horse, but he is not the ultimate owner of that horse… All stories via Goodweb.cn

“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” Epictetus

Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

Treasure your relationships, not your possessions. Anthony J. D’Angelo
Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety. Dalai Lama
Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions. Peace Pilgrim

Which possessions do You Value Most? Some of us spend an inordinate amount of time accumulating things that make us feel powerful and important, but what do those possessions truly represent in our lives? If we had to choose just one thing to take with us when we leave this earth, what would we take? What about one item to take to a desert Island for a year or two? At our most vulnerable time in life, we can see with acute clarity what truly matters to us. I remember a time when the popular saying was: “He who dies with the most toys wins!” How ironic and pointless! Why would anyone want to die with the most toys when they would have no way of knowing that they won anyway…?  Plus, it would not add one iota of dignity to a lifetime of hard work! Besides, what kind of goal is that to set for ourselves? So, as this year progresses, let’s take time to contemplate what holds value in our hearts and minds, then work hard to protect it. What do you value most today?

A Story: The Last Wishes of Alexander the Great…
On his deathbed, Alexander summoned his army generals and told them his three ultimate wishes:
1. The best doctors should carry his coffin …
2. The wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones) should be scattered along the procession to the cemetery …
3. His hands should be let loose, so they hang outside the coffin for all to see!
One of his generals, who was surprised by these unusual requests, asked Alexander to explain.
Here is what Alexander the Great had to say:
1. “I want the best doctors to carry my coffin to demonstrate that in the face of death, even the best doctors in the world have no power to heal…”
2. “I want the road to be covered with my treasures so that everybody sees that material wealth acquired on earth will stay on earth…”
3. I want my hands to swing in the wind, so that people understand that we come to this world empty-handed and we leave this world empty-handed after the most precious treasure of all is exhausted, and that is: TIME.
We do not take any material wealth or possessions to our grave. TIME is our most precious treasure because it is LIMITED. We can produce more wealth, but we cannot produce more time. When we give someone our time, we give a portion of our life that we will never take back. Our time is our life. The best present you can give your family is your time, and to the Creator, your life.

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“Of all possessions, a friend is the most precious.” Herodotus

Motivation Mondays: POSSESSIONS #mondaymotivation

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Happiness, true happiness, is an inner quality. It is a state of mind. If your mind is at peace, you are happy. If your mind is at peace, but you have nothing else, you can be happy. If you have everything the world can give – pleasure, possessions, power – but lack peace of mind, you can never be happy. Dada Vaswani
Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of Creation, because Creator knows what we really are and that is all that matters. John Wooden

Which Possessions still hold you captive? If we are honest with ourselves, we will all admit that we have our weak spots. You know, those things we can’t do without. For some, it’s designer wear, cars, shoes, food, travel, and a long list of sundry possessions we accumulate over a lifetime. While there is nothing wrong with having desires and owning things that give us pleasure, we must remember to put them in perspective and not let our things own us. Remember the Baron who valued his flowers over all else? Or King Midas and a legendary list of others? Their stories offer a cautionary tale that we can learn from. Own your possessions, but never let them possess YOU. Be motivated to grow beyond your possessions. What will you do differently this year?

A Story: Possessed By Chrysanthemums
Once there was a baron who was extremely fond of chrysanthemums. He planted the whole rear garden of his mansion with them and spent much time and effort cultivating them. In fact, the baron paid more attention to caring for his chrysanthemums than to his wife and concubines. He punished many of his retainers for inadvertently breaking off a blossom. In short, the baron’s passion for chrysanthemums made life miserable for everyone around him.
Once, when a certain retainer accidentally broke off a blossom, the furious baron confined him to an underground jail. Enraged by this treatment, the retainer resolved to disembowel himself in protest, according to the traditional warrior code. Now it so happened that Zen master Sengai heard of this and hastened to intervene, preventing the retainer from committing suicide over such an affair.
Not content with a temporary measure, Sengai resolved to effect a permanent solution. One rainy night when the chrysanthemums were in full bloom, Sengai sneaked into the baron’s garden with a sickle and cut down every single chrysanthemum.
Hearing a strange sound from the garden, the baron looked out and saw someone there. Rushing out, sword in hand and alarmed, he demanded to know what Sengai was doing. The Zen master calmly replied, “Even weeds like this eventually become rank if they are not cut.” Now the baron realized how wrong he had been. It was like awakening from a dream. From then on, he no longer raised chrysanthemums. Never Let Your Possessions Possess You!
Source: Zen Antics. All stories via Goodweb.cn

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  1. Masshole Mommy permalink
    11/01/2016 3:29 pm

    I treasure some of my possessions – like the things my kids have made for me, etc.

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  2. Amanda permalink
    11/01/2016 2:56 pm

    I just did a major house clean out because (1) we didn’t need so many possessions and (2) I just read a book about tidying up. Be sure to check out “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”

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  3. Clo Nevaeh permalink
    11/01/2016 3:38 pm

    This is a great reason to be motivated. We work hard to get to where we become and where we are going.

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  4. Chloe Marchant permalink
    11/01/2016 3:39 pm

    These are some great reasons to be motivated! We work hard to get to where we are and where we are going.

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  5. Shannon permalink
    11/01/2016 3:46 pm

    This is important thoughtfulness for the new year. I think that we imbue possessions with meaning. It is so often difficult to extract that meaning and know that we hold the meaning inside us and not in an object. Sometimes it is comforting to allow objects to carry our meaning as it can be a heavy package. I love the statements Alexander the Great made regarding funeral procession. And more reminders that I need to continue to remember to do more letting go of the material and more nurturing of relationship. Thank you for the thoughtful knowledge.

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  6. patricemfoster permalink
    11/01/2016 4:21 pm

    Our things does not define us. So many people feel their material belonging give them cloud over others. If we are not careful our posession will become an hazard want and need =greed.

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  7. Liz Mays permalink
    11/01/2016 4:48 pm

    This was a really interesting post to think about. There are certain possessions I could easily get rid of but when the time comes to organize and clean, I always keep them.

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  8. Prime Beauty Blog (@PrimeBeauty50) permalink
    11/01/2016 5:06 pm

    As I age, material possessions mean much less to me.

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  9. Michelle Solee (@michisolee) permalink
    11/01/2016 6:58 pm

    I agree that possessions are just temporary so we should learn to let go and do not allow the things to own us.

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  10. tara pittman permalink
    11/01/2016 9:12 pm

    As I get older stuff means less to me. I like experiences more with my family.

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  11. Eileen xo permalink
    11/01/2016 9:54 pm

    I consider myself more of a minimalist. I agree, so much better to have relationships than things. I have always felt this way, yet Hurricane Sandy really pushed the point over the top for me when my family lost so much yet we were all safe. We were lucky

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  12. Travel Blogger permalink
    11/01/2016 8:22 pm

    I know I put too much emphasis on my possessions. It has to be about finding inner happiness or it is never true happiness.

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  13. Esme Sy permalink
    11/01/2016 11:48 pm

    My family. You can take everything from me, but I am nothing without my family. They are my greatest treasure.

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  14. Ana De-Jesus permalink
    11/01/2016 11:49 pm

    I agree don’t let your possessions own you, own them.

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  15. Kristi @HomesteadWishing permalink
    11/01/2016 10:57 pm

    I love the Alexander the Great story. It is such a great way to think about how time is more precious than our possessions. We can acquire more things but we cannot acquire more time. Thank you for sharing!

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  16. Maureen permalink
    11/01/2016 11:12 pm

    Happiness really is begin from within us. I love this post and your words as usual, always inspiring 🙂 Have a great rest of the week, Eliz!

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  17. Giveaways4Mom (@Giveaways4Mom) permalink
    12/01/2016 12:57 am

    Thanks for the Monday motivation, This is so busy day a lot of work and stressful.

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  18. Rizza Javier permalink
    12/01/2016 2:23 am

    What’s important is what you really value as a person. Not much of the material things. That’s my two cents 🙂 Thanks for this!

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  19. thegomamas permalink
    12/01/2016 4:29 am

    This was an excellent reminder. Certainly those left behind will walk away from our coffin, and we will only have our deeds to take forth.

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  20. RonRon permalink
    12/01/2016 5:19 am

    What a great read. Need this today.

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  21. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    12/01/2016 3:35 am

    Thank you for the great reminder. I am sometimes guilty of letting my possessions own me. It is not good and I know I have to stop!

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  22. Acadiana'sThriftyMom (@acadianathrifty) permalink
    12/01/2016 3:39 am

    Your post is just what I needed to start off my week! Thanks for the encouraging words and beautiful pictures 🙂

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  23. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    12/01/2016 4:20 am

    This is really great post, I’ve learned a lot about possessions thank you for sharing.

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  24. tinajohnson2 permalink
    12/01/2016 6:25 am

    I absolutely love the quote, “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” Epictetus
    It is completely spot on. I need to remember this when I am bummed out about not having something I want.

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  25. parentingpatch permalink
    12/01/2016 6:34 am

    My resolution this year is to not buy any toys or books for my kiddos. We have too many toys and can get any book from the library. We need less stuff in our lives.

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  26. Nova permalink
    12/01/2016 4:47 am

    Sometimes possessing unnecessary things and just stored it at home without any use isn’t good at all, unless they are priceless or something you can invest in the future.

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  27. Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey permalink
    12/01/2016 5:02 am

    I love the line that said “There is great freedom in simplicity of living”, that’s absolutely true. And yes, happiness doesn’t depend on the things that you own.

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  28. Carol Cassara (@ccassara) permalink
    12/01/2016 5:36 am

    Every day is motivation day here on your blog. Again, I love your images and the words and stories you have selected really are appropriate and inspiring.

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  29. Lexie Lane permalink
    12/01/2016 6:18 am

    Now I’ve learned a lot about possession, I agree with you don’t let possession own you.

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  30. Annie @ It's just my life... permalink
    12/01/2016 6:35 am

    To be honest, I don’t take to much stock in possessions. I mean they are nice and help me live more comfortably but as far as if I lost something it wouldn’t hurt my feelings at all.

    To me experiences and spending time with those I love means more than anything I can own.

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  31. Victoria Sconion (@MrsSconion) permalink
    12/01/2016 6:59 am

    This is also true with living things. People will say MY spouse, MY children, MY pet when in reality we cannot own or control anything except our mind, mouth, & actions.

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  32. Bhushavali permalink
    12/01/2016 9:33 am

    Reading your post I’m remembering a Buddhist story I read long back. A rich man met Buddha and asked for peace of mind. He didn’t say anything and went on. The rich man followed him. Buddha said ‘Drop it’. He drops all my money and follows. Again Buddha says ‘Drop it’. He drops all his jewelry and follows. Again Buddha says ‘Drop it’. He drops my silk robe and finery and follows. Again Buddha says ‘Drop it’. He said I don’t have anything else to drop. Buddha says, ‘still you have your self pride and self cautiousness which you have to drop’……

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  33. Claudette Esterine permalink
    12/01/2016 7:41 am

    Hating housework as much as I do, my possessions are intentionally few! 🙂

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  34. Fashionable Librarian permalink
    12/01/2016 7:46 am

    Possessions should never trap you or make you feel claustrophobic. They should never be the center of your life. Once you look at it like that then you will be much happier

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  35. Jessica Beal Harlow permalink
    12/01/2016 7:53 am

    I’m really a minimalist at heart. I don’t need a lot of things and tend to purge and get rid of stuff often. If I had to chose one material thing that I’d want to keep it would be pictures. 🙂

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  36. Heather permalink
    12/01/2016 7:58 am

    Oh I agree….some people would rather have things than friendships. I would rather foster friendships than things. Of course we all want that nice house, nice car and comfortable living, but I think if you hold more meaning to them than what they are, that is when you are in trouble.

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  37. Because... I'm cheap permalink
    12/01/2016 10:24 am

    Great post! It’s so easy to be possessive in a material world. I really need to reevaluate my possessions and what possesses me.

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  38. michelle permalink
    12/01/2016 10:35 am

    i agree completely that any joy that comes from possessions is only temporary

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  39. Yonca permalink
    12/01/2016 12:18 pm

    Motivational post as usual.The best way is to find happiness to look inside. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  40. Andrea permalink
    12/01/2016 1:48 pm

    sadly, our possessions can get us in trouble. The Bible says in Exodus 20:3 that we are not supposed to put anything before Him….

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  41. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    12/01/2016 2:31 pm

    Possessions. I would rather think of this as intangible things. Material possessions can come and go, however, trust, honesty and integrity are more valuable than a new gadget.

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  42. Emily permalink
    12/01/2016 5:24 pm

    Great words of wisdom.

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  43. The Binder Ladies (@thebinderladies) permalink
    12/01/2016 5:17 pm

    I value the possessions that are given to me by others the most. They just seem more special.

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  44. Tami @ ThisMomsDelight permalink
    12/01/2016 8:02 pm

    We have too many possessions. I am not enjoying them either. I need to take your post to heart and get rid of some of these unnecessary possessions.

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  45. Kristina permalink
    12/01/2016 6:03 pm

    Love the story of Alexander the Great. Very true words! We leave this world exactly with what we came in it with, nothing.

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  46. Nicole Herose Cochingco Escat permalink
    12/01/2016 6:57 pm

    Such a lovely post, I don’t have an idea about possession, thank you for sharing this, I’ve learn a lot of this.

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  47. tara pittman permalink
    12/01/2016 9:06 pm

    Alexander had wise words to say about death. I like the stuff being spread on the road.

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  48. Dominique Goh permalink
    12/01/2016 7:26 pm

    Having many material things means nothing. What I appreciate the most is warm and love from family.

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  49. Beth@FrugalFroggie permalink
    12/01/2016 7:49 pm

    I am working on getting rid of crap from my house. It feels great with everything I get rid of.

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  50. Kendra permalink
    12/01/2016 9:49 pm

    I believe that not living with too many unneeded possessions will make anyone happier. Great post!

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  51. top5life permalink
    12/01/2016 8:56 pm

    Possessions really sometimes make one feel over burdened. Liked the post. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. franckxethee permalink
    12/01/2016 11:12 pm

    The good part about not having everything is that we get to appreciate what’s important and what’s not. Focus on the essentials as possessions are just temporary.

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  53. Claudette Esterine permalink
    12/01/2016 9:19 pm

    I have intentionally kept my possessions to a minimum. My life has never felt more fulfilled than it does now with less giving me more freedom! Great post!

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  54. bowen1960 permalink
    13/01/2016 12:14 am

    Having stuff for the sake of having stuff is something I have never really understood. Cluttered surroundings make for a cluttered mind and that leads to anxiety and depression. These days anything new that comes into the house has to be equaled by something being let go.

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  55. Franc Ramon permalink
    12/01/2016 11:11 pm

    The good part of not having everything is you get to realize what’s important and what’s not. Possessions are just temporary and we should value the essentials.

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  56. JessicaACassidy (@wifetoalineman) permalink
    13/01/2016 2:51 am

    I only have few possessions that I cherish the most. I have my computer, camera, Nook, CD’s, DVD’s and books.

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  57. Jeanine permalink
    13/01/2016 6:29 am

    Possessions don’t mean much to me. They are just things. However, I do have a few things from my mom before she passed away that do mean a lot to me. But, beyond those… Things are just things.

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  58. Chubskulit Rose permalink
    13/01/2016 5:31 am

    I agree, happiness cannot be measure by material possesions but from within.

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  59. Acadiana'sThriftyMom (@acadianathrifty) permalink
    13/01/2016 6:30 am

    Thank you for keeping us motivated. These photos are beautiful!

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  60. Amber permalink
    13/01/2016 11:02 am

    I love this post. I have to say our society today tends to revolve around what we possess rather than the relationships we have. I believe that we need to focus more on the people we hold close and even strangers to find value in our life rather than money and possessions.

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  61. Tina Bowling (@tinabeana12) permalink
    13/01/2016 2:28 pm

    Love all the gold in these photos! Thank you for the Motivation Monday post!

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  62. gagaydinampo permalink
    13/01/2016 3:20 pm

    The story Possessed by Chrysanthemum is such a good read and a lesson to ponder. Okay, I am having second thoughts of having my own garden of flowers now.

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  63. May De Jesus-Palacpac permalink
    13/01/2016 4:51 pm

    I’ve been writing about something related to this topic — contentment. And I agree, ownership is a totally different thing. I would say it’s more of stewardship more than having something to our name.:)

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  64. Chubskulit Rose permalink
    13/01/2016 3:46 pm

    Extra possesion means extra responsibility. The simpler you ive, the better.

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  65. Fred permalink
    13/01/2016 5:57 pm

    Our most valuable possession may not really be made of gold. Value is not the price tag but the sentimental story behind a certain item. Emotional attachment to a thing is more valuable than the money it costs.

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  66. The Thought Card permalink
    13/01/2016 6:03 pm

    We can’t take it with us resonates so much here. Finding the balance may be challenging

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  67. Allison Jones permalink
    13/01/2016 8:48 pm

    I love you quote “don’t let your possessions own you…” I think that really says a lot. We should never let our possessions hold us captive.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

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  68. Hannah Adkins permalink
    13/01/2016 7:24 pm

    I definitely agree, happiness doesn’t always mean posessions. To me its the people in my life who matter the most

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  69. Patty Leonard Woodland permalink
    13/01/2016 7:29 pm

    I don’t own anything that I would worry about should I have to leave it. I would only care about my animals. They are NOT possessions. As to that desert island – I would want books. If I could only have one it would be The Count of Monte Cristo

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  70. Chanelle permalink
    13/01/2016 8:27 pm

    I strive to live a life full of precious moments and not possessions.

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  71. Jonathan W Key permalink
    13/01/2016 9:29 pm

    Amazing pictures as usual. I love the ending Ask, Believe, Receive. Thanks!

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  72. 123neatandtidy permalink
    13/01/2016 10:02 pm

    I’ve recently been thinking about possessions. Why do we have so many? I believe that it’s nice to have some nice things, the ones that make you happy, but why have something just to show it off or because someone else has it. What’s the point of having 200 pairs of shoes or a $1,000 hand bag? I like this post. It really makes you think and examine what you have and if you really need it.

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  73. Girl, Unspotted permalink
    13/01/2016 10:41 pm

    “Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest.” Peace Pilgrim

    YASSSS YASSSS YESSSSSSSSS.

    This is exactly what travel thought me. Minimalism is beautiful, and it’s wonderful and more peaceful to just live by what we need, instead of what we want.

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  74. phyliciamarie permalink
    13/01/2016 11:21 pm

    “Own your possessions BUT never let them possess YOU. Be motivated to grow beyond your possessions.”

    I really liked this line. Sometimes possessions feel like they’re everything in the world, but just like Alexander the great said, we arrive at the earth with nothing, we also leave with nothing.

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  75. rochkirstin permalink
    13/01/2016 11:45 pm

    “If we had to choose just one thing to take with us when we leave this earth, what would we take?” I have thought about this question so many times before and until now I can’t think of a definite answer. I guess material things in my possession are not as important as relationships with people who are dear to me.

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  76. Tiffany Yong permalink
    14/01/2016 3:00 am

    I never knew about the story from Alexander the Great! And about Chrysanthemum, I thought it was pretty interesting to see how the story ends with possessions possessing people’s mind!

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  77. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    14/01/2016 2:58 am

    I’d rather work to attain possessions that would cleanse my soul and prepare me to be with God in Heaven. That alone is enough to motivate me to improve myself.

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  78. Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) permalink
    14/01/2016 3:58 am

    that very inspiring. now im thinking what can i bring to an island if ever haha would be my fone but there’s no wifi haha probably i’ll bring a sleeping bag or blanker or something to cover me coz i am always cold.

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  79. janzcrystalz permalink
    14/01/2016 5:59 am

    I agree that the greatest possession we can give to our family is not material thing but TIME to spend with them. 🙂

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  80. Lisa Rios permalink
    14/01/2016 7:04 am

    That is a beautiful & inspiring quote from Peace Pilgrim to start with & the pictures are unique & beautiful as you always do. I agree we all have our own weak spots & mine is different costumes, shoes & watches.

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  81. Melisa Sanchez permalink
    14/01/2016 7:34 am

    Oh, we are just strangers on this world, and everything we have the possessions is really not matter. For me what is important is our lives how do we live and inspiring and healping others.

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  82. Shaylee Field permalink
    14/01/2016 9:52 am

    Possessions are such a strange thing for me. I have a wee bit of a shopping problem but when it really comes down to it, I could do without mostly everything I have bought over the years because it’s not what is important.

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  83. Nancy permalink
    14/01/2016 10:32 am

    I really agree about simplifying your life. Too much stuff and clutter can make it hard to live.

    I don’t necessarily think possessions will ultimately possess you but I do think if you’re buying and collecting just to have things, not because you truly enjoy them, then you’re well on your way to being overwhelmed by the need to OWN.

    I personally have a few little collections of things that make me really happy. You can’t take it with you but I definitely think it can make like more pleasent while you’re here, on earth. Just don’t go overboard! It’s just stuff, after all.

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  84. Marielle Altenor permalink
    14/01/2016 2:11 pm

    This is something I’m learning to do. Hard since I have a bit of a hoarding problem. Truth be told there is nothing that I would think of grabbing in case of an emergency so I know these “things” are not worth it.

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  85. rika permalink
    14/01/2016 3:30 pm

    I can’t live without food 🙂 I spend most of my money on food, visiting restaurant and try recipes

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  86. Julie Syl Kalungi (@Syl_julekalungi) permalink
    14/01/2016 2:43 pm

    Possession in Law is a whole length of ownership..But we know that the law as we know it on this planet is not the law of ten universe. I like the Zen’s response to the warrior who was hitting he horse.

    I am motivated to declutter and Let go of some stuff I have been hanging on to and yet not using. Someone may get some pleasure from them while they still look good. Thanks for sharing this Elizabeth O 🙂

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  87. sabridalshop permalink
    14/01/2016 3:11 pm

    I agree, unnecessary possessions are burdens. I’ve been getting rid of tons of stuff to free up my space and energy.

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  88. Terri Ramsey Beavers permalink
    14/01/2016 3:18 pm

    Motivational Mondays are a great way to start the week. It’s so easy to get weighed down with too many possessions without even realizing what’s happening.

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  89. puritybelle permalink
    14/01/2016 4:05 pm

    Such a wise post – as I’ve gotten older I feel less and less like I need material possessions and in fact, I’ve been trying my best to get rid of things I don’t really need. And time is so precious, I feel like i should cherish all the time I have with my loved ones.

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  90. Sunshine Kelly permalink
    14/01/2016 6:56 pm

    This is the temporary world, chasing for more possessions has no meaning to me. As long as I have enough to live I am happy. The most important to me is my family and happiness.

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  91. Maddie permalink
    14/01/2016 6:23 pm

    I like this. And I agree that time is very precious.

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  92. Anamika Ojha permalink
    14/01/2016 9:47 pm

    Your Motivation Monday’s posts are amazing. I loved the beautiful pictures you shared through these blog series.

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  93. top5life permalink
    14/01/2016 11:13 pm

    Possession and ownership are indeed two different aspects. Thanks for sharing.

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  94. 조이 Czjai (@RebelSweetHrt) permalink
    15/01/2016 3:13 am

    My family is my greatest possession. 🙂

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  95. popshopamerica permalink
    15/01/2016 6:10 am

    I like the Chrysanthemum story – never let your possessions possess you. <3 https://popshopamerica.com

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  96. Claudette Esterine permalink
    15/01/2016 5:29 am

    I keep the amount of possessions that I have these days to a minimum and that is working very well for me. And, I own them not the other way around! 🙂

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  97. themommyfiles03 permalink
    15/01/2016 11:01 am

    Love your Motivation Monday posts. These are some great topics!

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  98. arv8 permalink
    15/01/2016 2:15 pm

    Motivation indeed, at the end we leave everything behind and thats not to say we should not have anything, still Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens, so true!

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  99. Agata @ BarkTime (@AgataPokutycka) permalink
    15/01/2016 3:38 pm

    2016 is for me back to the roots year… I really hope that my possession habits will change too as I am way too attached to things at this moment.

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  100. Virginia Gudiel (@LovelyVirginia) permalink
    15/01/2016 4:25 pm

    I’ve learned not to go crazy over possessions. I’ve lost materialistic things in the passed that I THOUGHT were important possessions, but I’ve come to realize they didn’t matter.

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  101. sacha permalink
    16/01/2016 1:44 pm

    This is such a powerful quote We must look within when it comes to true happiness. It takes a daily dose of courage to look within and become truly happy .

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  102. LifeAsAConvert permalink
    17/01/2016 11:13 am

    I know I sometimes hold onto more than I should. I am trying to let things go, especially spiritually!

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  103. Mommy Mecheel permalink
    17/01/2016 3:30 pm

    So true that we have different aspects of Happiness. We only have to put in our heart that having possessions does not guarantee our happiness, though it temporarily gives us a little happiness.

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  104. Katrina Centeno permalink
    17/01/2016 5:10 pm

    I value people. I’d rather have people in my life than possessions. If I lose the material thing I own, I really do not fuss much. I would be sad a little but it will not consume me. Besides,I can buy a new one.

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  105. Healthier Steps permalink
    17/01/2016 5:38 pm

    My belongings are in storage for the last 3 months. I can’t believe that I enjoy having only 1 suitcase of clothes to wear!

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  106. Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag) permalink
    18/01/2016 4:24 am

    Such great motivational post to start a fresh week! I will pin it too!

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  107. Royalty in Reality permalink
    18/01/2016 7:22 am

    Thankfully I don’t feel captivated by possessions. While it’s nice to have materialistic things, i realize this is not the key to happiness. I prefer new experiences. over new possessions.

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  108. Allan permalink
    18/01/2016 4:58 pm

    Most are really having great importance on their possessions but this will be all remain on earth when we died. These is not the basis of our lives after we left earth.

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  109. verabear permalink
    18/01/2016 9:43 pm

    Sometimes i don’t know if there’s really a particular possession that i value most. When I really think about, I can lose everything and i know will be okay. But i do hoard a lot, haha. I accumulate a lot of clutter, even though i know they don’t have much value i like keeping my stuff close to me. Im weird aren’t i?

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  110. mommykristine permalink
    18/01/2016 7:57 pm

    I’m loving this concept. This reminds us that true richness is about how many lives have we touched not how many things we own.

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  111. Denice permalink
    18/01/2016 8:50 pm

    What an inspiring post. It is true that we sometimes get too heavily invested on earthly things but forget our relationships which is more important.

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  112. Mommy Maye permalink
    18/01/2016 9:31 pm

    Everyday my husband and I work hard to earn money for our family. Sometimes I almost forgot to take a rest and have time for my family. My son made me realized that even if I have nothing, I still have everything. Because I have my family as my wealth.

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  113. Melgie permalink
    20/01/2016 10:25 am

    I love this post! My greatest possession are my beloved family! Thanks for great inspiration Sis.

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  114. Coralie permalink
    21/01/2016 10:23 pm

    It is so important to value your friendships more than possessions. Everything on this earth will someday be gone and all we will have left is what is in our mind and hearts.

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  115. janzcrystalz permalink
    22/01/2016 8:28 pm

    TIME is our most precious treasure because it is LIMITED. definitely true. Let us spend our TIME wisely.

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  116. Mark Villar permalink
    24/01/2016 1:09 am

    My knowledge for the word possession is so narrow until I read this post. Thanks for always giving us a good read.

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  117. nilyncartagena permalink
    25/01/2016 11:54 pm

    I remember a verse in the bible when Job in chapter 1:21 said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” Thank you for this reminder!

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  118. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen permalink
    30/01/2016 2:11 pm

    I love the wordly possessions that we acquire but of course love and family is what I value most. These possessions only come in secondary.

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  119. khimsicaljourney permalink
    08/02/2016 8:18 am

    The greatest possession that I have it time. We only have a little time here on earth. So, we should spend time wisely.

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  120. Indu permalink
    23/11/2017 8:16 am

    I absolutely believe in simplicity. Less possessions and elevated thoughts this is what I strive for always.

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  121. Bree permalink
    25/10/2019 5:40 am

    This is a great topic – possessions can rule some while be meaningless to others. Hard to say how I feel tho!!

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  122. Chad permalink
    25/10/2019 7:12 am

    Possessions and the “mine” mentality is causing so much unhappiness. Great post, love it!

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  123. Patricia permalink
    25/10/2019 12:41 pm

    I struggle quite a lot with possessions and ownership and how much of me the possessions actually own. It’s an ongoing process to reduce and refine my relationship to things. Thank you for sharing your motivation and philosophy.

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  124. Celebrate Woman (@DiscoverSelf) permalink
    25/10/2019 4:56 pm

    I am trying to live with less possessions, opening up my living space for just being and enjoying that space.

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  125. Sundeep permalink
    25/10/2019 11:16 pm

    We are celebrating Diwali in India and it is like spring cleaning worldwide. A way of discarding unnecessary stuff from life. Minimalistic is the way to future.

    Reply
  126. AMY permalink
    26/10/2019 1:27 am

    This is really nice story. It is an mind opener. and so motivational. Thank you for sharing more inspirational story.

    Reply
  127. WritesandBlogs permalink
    26/10/2019 1:29 am

    Such an amazing article. We are so engulfed with money and wordly possessions that we sometimes really forget the value of life and relationships. Liked reading the post.

    Reply
  128. TweenselMom (@TweenselMom) permalink
    26/10/2019 2:12 pm

    I’ve learned that we will leave all these possessions and that relationships are more valuable.

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  129. Sophia Damasceno permalink
    27/10/2019 12:33 pm

    I am starting to feel better about having less possessions. Thanks for this wonderful motivation.

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  130. Dana Peller (@Pellerini) permalink
    27/10/2019 5:26 pm

    It always amazes me how much we leave behind, and what it becomes to others. Just the other day, they announced finding a bunch of tombs. I’m curious what they buried with them, since most would bury their jewelry as well.

    Reply

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