Junk in the Trunk

I'm looking through my possessions right now, wondering what I could get rid of and what I want to hold onto. If I were to do what Freyer did, and sell all of my possessions, I think I would feel lighter and more comfortable. When I read this piece, I realized I carry a lot of junk with me that are just tokens of my past. I have knick knacks that are useless, except for the fact that they carry a memory with them- even the smallest piece of crap. I hold onto these possessions because I am afraid of forgetting the memory, or in some instances, I don't think I deserve to forget.
In a way, I think Freyer is running away from his past. Yes, he is lightening his load and holding onto memories instead of physical objects, but if he were trying to sell off his possessions to get rid of a thought that is haunting him, I think he is going about it the wrong way. If I were to do this, I would want to sell off my things for different reasons. The intention would have to be something productive, like to get rid of junk, to make some money, or because I don't use it anymore- not to escape a thought.
Throughout the past few years, I have been trying to let go of some objects I don't need anymore. I give away jewelry I don't wear, clothes I don't use... I give all of these things away in hopes that people will use them instead of just having them lay around. I might ask about some of my fancier objects I used to own, but for the most part, I wouldn't want to ask what they are doing with my old possessions.
I wish him the best of luck with his website and his journey to rid himself of his things and I might take a leaf out of his book, too, by going through my stuff shortly and ridding myself of the nonsense I am holding onto.