Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True ownership comes from generosity; hoarding leads to being owned by possessions.
- In plain terms
- Giving proves you own something; keeping it controls you.
- What can you take from it?
- Share to be free of things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds you back?
- What can you let go of?
Another view
Some items are necessary for survival and cannot be given.
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