Material attachments. You cling to things as if they give you life. Such importance you do place upon your belongings. If all were to perish in a storm or a fire, would you be any the lesser for the loss? Not at all. Yes, we understand that certain treasures remind you of others. They bring back certain memories and recreate pleasant feelings. Do you realize these memories and feelings are in the mind and not the object? Close your eyes and bring the object to mind and you create the self-same memories and emotions without the object at hand. Things are merely memory joggers … emotional triggers.
A thing of beauty is beautiful to behold, indeed, but never forget that the greatest treasure and the greatest beauty lies always within your heart. Loosen your attachment to things and focus on creating love and beauty in your heart. You could live in a cave with no belongings and still enjoy the greatest of possessions: Love.