It is the preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.

Bertrand Russell

I have had an internal struggle for many years with possessions. At times I feel I have too many possessions, at other times I want more, but more often I feel they have possession of me. Yet, over the past few years I have reduced my possessions and love the freedom it offers. The Book of Nature has been instrumental in teaching me how to let go and live freely and nobly.