Comments on: But It’s Mine! Why We Can’t Let Go {Bias Day 8}

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:45:35 +0000

In reply to Alice Walters. Oh, I feel your pain, Alice. That's a hard transition to make, but I imagine especially so during a time of pandemic. Praying for your wisdom as you deal with your m-i-l's things as well as for your peace through the emotional hardship!

By: Alice Walters

Alice Walters — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:26:48 +0000

Dear Lisa, thank you, THANK YOU! Our extended family is going through the challenging transition of selling my mother-in-law’s house as she moves into a senior care facility. This gives me so much clarity and insight. The Lord knew exactly what I needed to hear this week.

By: Bev Rihtarchik

Bev Rihtarchik — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:09:23 +0000

Lisa,
Terrific post. It’s so hard to let go, but Jesus really modeled a life of simplicity – an absence of stuff we guard too closely. This line jumped out at me: “Hold things loosely, being grateful for time already spent instead of being anxious about a future loss.” I’ve been missing the presence of loved ones in my life, currently, and this was a needed reminder to be grateful for time already spent. Gratitude really is a miracle cure!
Blessings,
Bev xx

By: Astrid

Astrid — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:59:55 +0000

Yes, this makes total sense. I can definitely relate to the streaming service example. Thanks for explaining. Visiting from Grace and Truth.

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:05:48 +0000

Oh, this one is soooo good. Ok, all of them have been good, but my closet is full of evidence of my loss aversion problem! I’m not a hoarder, but I do find it difficult to let things go. I love the hack of seeing things as a non-owner.

By: CorinneRodrigues

CorinneRodrigues — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:53:08 +0000

This resonated very deeply with me, Lisa. While I don’t mind letting go of most things, it is my biases and perceptions that I struggle to let go!

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:10:16 +0000

So good. I see I have loss aversion when it comes to my ideas and opinions and I need to cling less tightly to them.

By: Doreen Eager

Doreen Eager — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:02:38 +0000

Yes, I find myself going through my closet saying “I would wear that again” even if I haven’t worn it in 2 years. Great post!

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:07:58 +0000

Father God,

Help me to see any unhealthy attachments that I have to “stuff” and may they be removed from my life.

Amen

By: Gayl

Gayl — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:15:04 +0000

“Live with open hands instead of clinched fists.” Amen! There is so much stuff in our house that we really don’t need. We need to change the mindset and just get rid of all the things that are not really needed. Blessings to you, Lisa!