When was the last time you made a list of everything you own?

If you’re like most people then you’ve probably never taken a full inventory of all your possessions.

Yes, you might be are aware of the large items like cars, furniture etc. but rarely do you have real grasp of everything.

Recently a close friend of mine had the unfortunate experience of having a fire in her house. Although the fire didn’t destroy everything, the smoke and water damage pretty much wiped out all that she owned.

During a recent conversation she mentioned a realization about how much of her stuff she really doesn’t need. And, going forward how she feels as though she will be able to live with even less than she had before.

Another insight she had was about the people in her life.

All the people that have stepped up and offered her clothes, furniture and a temporary place to live, but most of all their willingness to be there for her.

Her community is strong because of the kind of person she has been. And although she’s in a position right now where due to insurance procedures she has to take inventory of all her possessions, she knows that her greatest inventory is the people that surround her and are willing to support her.

Taking inventory of all that you own can be very emotional and yet practical exercise because, it’ll give you a sense of how fortunate you are and could also serve you should the need ever arise.

So can taking inventory of your relationships.

You can nurture the ones that are flourishing, forgive the ones that have floundered, and look for opportunities to create new ones.

Because in the end, your inventory off what you have will never be as important as whom you have.

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