Ravaging Through Materialism

"Wanting something I couldn't have

would only lead to unhappiness,

so I tried to be content with what I had."

Lisa Mangum

THE FORGOTTEN LOCKET

   

During the unfolding process of living,  we experience disappointment and disillusion.  We fill our  lives with things we think we want, only to discover they do not fill our need at all.   We begin to  disregard and stockpile what we once coveted, as material things do not sustain us with a sense of authentic worth.  As we acquire additional items, our search can extend to unrealistic treasures.  

When we are born, we want to be fed, to be comforted, and to sleep peacefully.  No matter what our age, when these three basic needs are met, we can gather authentic happiness into our lives.  We begin to find meaning through esoteric experiences instead of material gain.  

There is nothing wrong with having abundance unless we are trying to fill an inner void.  When our basic needs are satisfactorily met,  we can use our excess to help others.  As we remain thankful and grateful for blessings, while generously sharing with others, hoarding or excessive waste will decline.   We begin to once again appreciate experiences in life to be shared with others rather than ravaging through materialism.