The minimizing of possessions acquired over a lifetime is a consuming, multi-tiered process with layers that must be peeled back and muddled through one at a time. If you are anything like my family and me, you may find it best to tackle the easiest layers first. Just the thoughts of turning loose of sentimental items would have turned me on my heel before I even began to minimize if we had made up our minds to start there first. Belongings with memories attached present the greatest challenge to objectivity and sound judgment. Regardless of where you now find yourself on your minimizing journey, here are six questions that can help uncover the truth that will set you free. WHY am I holding on to This?  As you pick up each individual item, search your soul and give yourself an honest answer. Are you trying to compete with someone else? …