Holding On and Letting Go: Ownership, Gift-Giving, and Value

Viewer statements about ownership, gift-giving, and value

(as presented in this episode)

• Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
• Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
• Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
• Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don’t appreciate it.
• Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
• Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
• Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
• Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
• Statement #9: When people don’t want what you give them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.