Releasing our Emotional Attachment to Material Things

As thrifters, does the thrill of the hunt make us feel more attached to our things? What does “letting go” look like for thrifters? Are we more or less attached to emotionally attached to our material things in this age of Instagram and social media? Also, Shannon challenged Dina to see if she can find her donations on the Goodwill sales floor. Press play and find out how she did. Keep reading for photos, links, and more from this episode.

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The psychology of stuff and things
TED video: Why are we so attached to our things?

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