General Poetry posted January 13, 2019 |
Happiness comes from Experiences, Not Material Things
Material Things
by BermyBye50
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Reasons Buying Things Won't Make You Happy
The pursuit and purchase of physical possessions will never fully satisfy our desire for happiness. It may result in temporary joy for some, but the happiness found in buying a new item rarely lasts longer than a few days. There are many reasons buying things won't make us happy.
Here are a few:-
1. They all begin to fade.
All possessions are temporary by nature. They look shiny and new in the store. But immediately, as soon as the package is opened, they begin to perish, spoil, or fade.
2. There is always something new right around the corner.
New models, new styles, new improvements, and new features. From clothes and cars to kitchen gadgets and technology, our world moves forward. And planned obsolescence makes sure our most recent purchase will be out of use sooner rather than later.
3. Each purchase adds extra worry to our lives.
Every physical item we bring into our lives represents one more thing that can be broken, scratched, or stolen.
4. Possessions require maintenance.
The things we own require time, energy, and focus. They need to be cleaned, organized, managed, and maintained. And as a result, they often distract us from the things that truly do bring us lasting happiness.
5. Our purchases cost us more than we realize.
In stores, products are measured in dollars and cents. But as Henry David Thoreau once said, "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." We don't buy things with money, we buy them with hours from our lives.
5. We discover other people aren't all that impressed.
Subconsciously (and sometimes even consciously), we expect our newest purchases will impress other people. They will notice our new car, computer, jacket, or shoes. But most of the time, they are less impressed than we think. Instead, most of them are too busy trying to impress you with their newest purchase.
6. Someone else always has more.
The search for happiness in possessions is always short-lived because it is based on faulty reasoning that buckles under its own weight. If happiness is found in buying stuff, those with more will always be happier. The game can never be won.
7. Shopping does not quench our desire for contentment.
Contentment is never found in the purchase of more stuff. Our overflowing closets and drawers stand as proof. No matter how much we get, it's never enough.
8. Experiences make us happier than possessions.
All research points to the fact there are far more effective way to find happiness. True happiness comes from building relationships with others and enjoying life-changing experiences, not material things!.
The best things in life are the people you love, the places you've seen and the memories you've made.
Source: 9 Reasons Buying Stuff Will Never Make You Happy written by Joshua Becker. Becoming Minimalist magazine
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and 2 member cents. The pursuit and purchase of physical possessions will never fully satisfy our desire for happiness. It may result in temporary joy for some, but the happiness found in buying a new item rarely lasts longer than a few days. There are many reasons buying things won't make us happy.
Here are a few:-
1. They all begin to fade.
All possessions are temporary by nature. They look shiny and new in the store. But immediately, as soon as the package is opened, they begin to perish, spoil, or fade.
2. There is always something new right around the corner.
New models, new styles, new improvements, and new features. From clothes and cars to kitchen gadgets and technology, our world moves forward. And planned obsolescence makes sure our most recent purchase will be out of use sooner rather than later.
3. Each purchase adds extra worry to our lives.
Every physical item we bring into our lives represents one more thing that can be broken, scratched, or stolen.
4. Possessions require maintenance.
The things we own require time, energy, and focus. They need to be cleaned, organized, managed, and maintained. And as a result, they often distract us from the things that truly do bring us lasting happiness.
5. Our purchases cost us more than we realize.
In stores, products are measured in dollars and cents. But as Henry David Thoreau once said, "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." We don't buy things with money, we buy them with hours from our lives.
5. We discover other people aren't all that impressed.
Subconsciously (and sometimes even consciously), we expect our newest purchases will impress other people. They will notice our new car, computer, jacket, or shoes. But most of the time, they are less impressed than we think. Instead, most of them are too busy trying to impress you with their newest purchase.
6. Someone else always has more.
The search for happiness in possessions is always short-lived because it is based on faulty reasoning that buckles under its own weight. If happiness is found in buying stuff, those with more will always be happier. The game can never be won.
7. Shopping does not quench our desire for contentment.
Contentment is never found in the purchase of more stuff. Our overflowing closets and drawers stand as proof. No matter how much we get, it's never enough.
8. Experiences make us happier than possessions.
All research points to the fact there are far more effective way to find happiness. True happiness comes from building relationships with others and enjoying life-changing experiences, not material things!.
The best things in life are the people you love, the places you've seen and the memories you've made.
Source: 9 Reasons Buying Stuff Will Never Make You Happy written by Joshua Becker. Becoming Minimalist magazine
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