Funerals are often referred to as a “celebration of life”. It’s common that the family of the deceased will arrange a table with various pictures of their loved one, and/or a slide show. Did you ever notice that these are never pictures of possessions? You likely won’t see photos of their fancy cars or elaborate houses or expensive clothing.
Instead most all of the images will be of time spent with family and friends. Happy times. Perhaps wedding pictures, baby photos, proud parenting moments, on vacation with close companions, playful, silly times, smiling times. Occasions when joy was clearly shared and treasured.
In the end, when we are gone, no one will remember our stuff. They will remember their relationship with us. That’s something to keep in mind while we are still here.