Storage

Have you noticed the increase in big storage warehouses? This seems to be a growing industry. The question is why do we need so much more space? Why are we hoarding more? Why can't we let go?

I think it is a result of families living further and further apart. When families all squeezed in to one house, or at least lived 5 minutes walk from each other, family stories and traditions were easily maintained. There was no need to keep the physical things because the bonds still existed. However, as families have moved apart and it becomes harder and harder to see each other then the material becomes more important. If you no longer see granny then the vase that belonged to granny becomes more precious as it is the lifeline to the family history.