Ann RTL Patchett on how the death of her friend’s father inspired her to get rid of useless possessions. “I found little things that had become important over time for no reason other than that I’d kept them for so long,” she writes. How to Practice How to Practice I wanted to get rid of my possessions, because possessions stood between me and death.

 

Ann RTL Patchett on how the death of her friend’s father inspired her to get rid of useless possessions. “I found little things that had become important over time for no reason other than that I’d kept them for so long,” she writes.

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I wanted to get rid of my possessions, because possessions stood between me and death.