In this public episode of , The Minimalists talk about what to do when you can’t let go. Listen to the full Maximal episode on .
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Discussed in This Episode
- What can I do if my family won’t allow me to let go of certain sentimental things?
- What’s one thing that other people won’t allow you to let go of?
- Listener tip: A response to Gratitude Clutter.
- How do I help my parents get rid of trinkets that are decades old?
- Am I betraying my deceased family members if I let go of their ashes?
- Why is it so difficult for me to let go of my children’s old artwork?
- How do I encourage my significant other to declutter now that we’re living together?
- Talkaboutable: Celebrating T.K. Coleman’s 100th episode as cohost!
- Amass It or Trash It: Should I get rid of my 2,000 DVDs that I love but don’t watch?
- More About Less: Why is the “path of less” always the path less traveled?
- Added Value: Which TV show will make you question the false stories you tell yourself?
Minimal Maxims
Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at .
- Letting go of acceptance is the most difficult part of letting go.
- Your attachment to a character doesn’t require me to play the role.
- You can’t be free if you can’t let go.
- Forcing someone to let go robs them of their dignity.
- Letting go does not betray the past—it honors it.
- It’s not wrong to hold on if you’re not ready to let go.
- Where there is pure joy there is no fear.
- Decluttering is compelling once the benefits outweigh the possessions.