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[–] celestial-skylord 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I think this quote is quite in vein of the Stoics.

I think of my possessions more as companions. They have their own lives and for a shared period our lives intersect. This also fosters a better relationship with your items. Instead of just getting rid of broken stuff, you think more along the lines "lets get you fixed up, buddy". Very anti-materialistic, anti-planned-obsolescence point of view. Taking excellent care of your sparse but high-quality possessions. When the time comes to get leave something behind, you're not identified with your possessions as if you're losing yourself, but instead you're saying goodbye to an old friend.

I think a view like this is along the most healthy: you enjoy the time you have together, but when it's over, you don't feel bad, it's just bittersweet and time for new adventures.