On the other hand owning stuff is cool if it doesn't clutter your life, or you don't mind your life being cluttered. If you live in a house with a few spare rooms and don't move around a lot then it is awesome to have walls of bookshelves or other things you enjoy. Or even to go through that box you put under the stairs 5 years ago and play with your old Nintendo or the like. The minimalist thing is getting really popular but IMO there is enjoyment in ownership of things, as long as the possessions don't own me.