Finally, regardless of how you deal with your addiction to your “stuff”, please note that there is only one underlying intention that will allow you to replace that habit with choices that support your Health and further your Happiness – and that intention is one of authentic Generosity.

And I say “authentic Generosity hear because this is not about merely combating your urge to receive things by giving things instead – this is not about replacing an addiction of having with a habit of releasing or letting go.

It is about shifting the “why” of the matter —

from doing things for yourself,
to Doing things for others …

… from the giving of your things,
to the Giving of your Heart.

“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture will always find a wound that only compassion can heal.” ~ inspired by Steve Maraboli

“Practice giving things away — not just things you don’t care about, but things you really like. Remember, it is not the size of a gift that counts, it is its quality and the amount of mental attachment you overcome while giving it. So don’t bankrupt yourself on a momentary positive impulse, only to regret it later. Give thought to your giving instead. Give small things, and give them carefully, and observe the mental processes going along with the act of releasing the little thing you liked.” ~ inspired by Robert Thurman