We live in a world that treats almost everything as disposable.
Plastic forks, aluminum foil, single-use containers, clothes that barely last a season —
it’s all made to be used once and forgotten.
Even our attention, our energy, our memories sometimes get treated this way.
But not everything is meant to be thrown away.
Some things are meant to stay with us — quietly, faithfully, forming the foundation of our lives.
Keep the little things that hold meaning
Remember the aluminum foil your mother folded carefully over leftovers?
Or the mug you’ve had since college that still feels like home in your hands?
Or the sweater that smells faintly of someone you loved?
These things carry stories and comfort, invisible threads that tie past to present.
They are small treasures in a disposable society.
Keep what nurtures your body and soul
Old clothes may be patched, worn, or faded — but they are familiar, cozy, protective.
A worn-out pair of boots may have carried you across fields, streets, and memories you still smile about.
These things remind you of where you’ve been and who you are.
They are anchors in a world that wants to replace everything quickly.
Apache Widow 