Backpacking around Australia for a year taught me the valuable lesson that people can still be happy with very few material things. I learned that relationships and experiences are more important than possessions. Thirty years later my husband and I are in the process of decluttering our home. It's not easy letting go of sentimental items, but it always feels good once the decision has been made and they are gone.

I enjoyed reading your article Bill. It's inspired me to keep going with the sorting and clearing process.