In the world where wealth and material comfort takes the front row to be
possessed by the majority of people, simple living were discarded and thrown
away in the dustbin. It is sad that we do not life to enjoy the real meaning of
life. Being in the present, grabbing every moment of opportunity to be in joy,
seeing the ultimate goodness being with our definitive comforter, mother
nature.
Chasing after the impermanent possession in life such has material
wealth, status, social class standing become a norm, not knowing that all these
will perish sooner or later. Nothing clings on us forever. There will be a time
we need to say good-bye to all these comforts. We are fooling ourselves that
people around us, including our loved ones will follow us to end of life.
There is more
joy in pursuing less than can be found in pursuing more. In many ways, this is
a message that we already know to be true. But when we again hear the
simple message that there is more joy in pursuing less than can be found in
pursuing more, it
rings true in our hearts because deep down, we already know it to be
true. We know that possessions don’t equal joy. And we know that our life
is far too valuable to waste chasing them.
Our
life is short. We only get one shot at it. The time goes by quick. And once
we use it up, we can’t get it back. So make
the most of it. Possessions steal our time and energy. They require
unending maintenance to be cleaned, maintained, fixed, replaced, and removed.
They steal our precious attention, time, and energy and we don’t even notice it
until it’s too late.
Our
life is unique. Our look, our personality, our talents, and the people who
have influenced our lives have made us special. As a result, our life is exactly like no one else.
And just because everyone else is chasing material possessions doesn’t mean we
have to too.
Our
life deserves better. Joy, happiness, and fulfillment are found in the invisible
things of life: love, hope, peace, and relationships. And they are not on
sale at your local department store. Stop looking for them there. People who
live their lives in pursuit of possessions are never content. They always desire
newer, faster, or bigger because material possessions can never satisfy our
deepest heart desires.
Be reminded that
your life is far too valuable to waste chasing material possessions. And find
more joy today by choosing to pursue “better,” rather than “more.”
