> However, I came to the realization: Those items, while they gave me joy in the past, are literally preventing new experiences, and new sources of joy. Oh wow

> However, I came to the realization: Those items, while they gave me joy in the past, are literally preventing new experiences, and new sources of joy. Oh wow, thank you! I've had the same problem you mentioned, extremely nostalgic, with a side of "emotionally connected/attached to object", and this mindset and perspective is, I believe, exactly where I need to be, and remember, when weighing the keep/let go decisions.