--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Some of those are small things that we…" description: "\"“Some of those are small things that we keep around, hoping to find something redemptive to do with them. Other times, we keep our mistakes around in o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f73/kathi-lipp-51828_clutter_some-of-those-are-small-things-that-we-k_641217.jpg" --- # Some of those are small things that we keep around, hoping… ![“Some of those are small things that we keep around, hoping to find something redemptive to do with them. Other times, we keep our mistakes around in order to remind ourselves of what seems like a horrible, irreparable mistake.” quote by Kathi Lipp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f73/kathi-lipp-51828_clutter_some-of-those-are-small-things-that-we-k_641217.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f73/kathi-lipp-51828_clutter_some-of-those-are-small-things-that-we-k_641217.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f73/kathi-lipp-51828_clutter_some-of-those-are-small-things-that-we-k_641217.jpg) > ““Some of those are small things that we keep around, hoping to find something redemptive to do with them. Other times, we keep our mistakes around in order to remind ourselves of what seems like a horrible, irreparable mistake.”” [Kathi Lipp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kathi-lipp/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Keeping small items and mistakes offers redemption and self‑reminders, fostering growth. **In simple terms:** Small things and errors teach us. Key Takeaway Reflect on past errors. Themes growth redemption reflection Mood nostalgic hopeful Type personal inspirational When to use this quote - personal journaling - therapy - creative projects Key Concepts Self‑awareness learning from failure Questions to Reflect On - What small item holds meaning for you? - How can mistakes become tools for improvement? 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