What to Add What to Omit

I came across this question when reading an article about refugees.

        If you had space in your backpack, what would you take to remind you of who you are, or who you want to be?

An intriguing question. If you have a response let me know and I'll post it -- meanwhile I'll try and find my own answer to what at first appears as a simple question, but in fact is complex. What is left out is equally as telling as what is put in.