I've learned that you don't need a lot in life. If it can't fit into a suitcase, you don't really need it.
Interpretation
Life's essentials are few; true value lies in experiences, not possessions.
Joyce Didonato emphasizes the idea that material possessions are not what truly matter in life. Instead, she suggests that if something cannot be packed into a suitcase, it may be a sign that it is not essential for our happiness and well-being. This perspective encourages us to focus on experiences and relationships rather than accumulating things.
In practice
In a speech about minimalism, I might quote Didonato to emphasize the importance of valuing experiences over material possessions.
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