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It's important to understand your ownership pattern because it is an expression of the values that guide your life. The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.

I felt I was owned by possessions.

Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously.

Sometimes I can't stop myself from buying things just because I see them - even when I don't really need them.

I don't own everything, I do have a partner.

I don't get that much enjoyment out of saying 'I own it.'

My friends have to remind me that it's OK to own the fact that you're good at something. I think it'll just come with getting older.

Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.

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.

I spend a lot of my time looking into people's bags and handbags - with their permission, of course.