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Do you really need to burden yourself down with another material item? For the majority of Americans, and females, shopping could be considered a sport. However, it’s a shame to live in a society that espouses material gain as being so desirable. If you have ever seen the movie Shopoholic, that was me. If you haven’t, I can sum it up for you. Girl lives in New York City,

purchases way too many unnecessary objects, goes into major debt, realizes it’s a sham,and makes a major life change, this is also me.

I cringe when I see the outrageous prices of things that people are all too willing to purchase. For example, a pretty book of eyeshadow selling for nearly $90.00! (on Ebay) My goodness, you only have one face, how much makeup do you really need for it!? The more you own, the more you become a slave to your belongings. Most of the time, the things you want aren’t really what you need.

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For some more wealth brings more security. However, that’s nearly akin to worshipping your stuff. If your not careful, you could begin to make material objects or money your God. Not to mention this type of God brings with it bondage, and can enslave you. The more wisdom I get on what really matters, the less and less material items hold value to me. Because, in the big picture, I’d rather have complete health than a brand new beautiful bag. If it isn’t serving you, but rather your serving it, it’s time to reconsider buying it in the first place. You work hard for the money, so make it work for you. Besides, that money truly does look better in the bank than on your arm or feet. When life hits you with a reality slap, suddenly all those things that once were desired, tend to be put into perspective. Money is a tool, not something to be subservient to. Indeed credit cards will certainly make you a slave as well. This is an oft quoted and followed scripture-

Romans 13:8(KJV) Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. This is great advice for us all, because debt can only weigh you down. Therefore, avoid debt and you will certainly feel lighter. This applies to material goods as well, because the less you have, the less burden will be on your back. Instead of immediate gratification( or short term) consider the long term and your future goals.

keep your goals in mind!

“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

-Democritus.”

Most of us believe We have posessions,but the truth is We own nothing. This life is transient and We can take nothing with us. Therefore, don’t save your best china(or clothes)for holidays or dinner guests, but use it for every meal. I think everyone has the tendency to save their nicest belongings for special occasions. However, each day you have to inhabit and enjoy is a special occasion. Therefore, wear that lovely outfit or dust off your jewelry box and don that pretty(expensive)necklace. Nice belongings have a funny way of making us feel better,and each day you should srive to feel as lovely as your expensive(and special)necklace looks. We are perceived by our exteriors,while simultaneously they are influenced by our interiors. If you don’t feel well, you won’t look well. Even when there is nothing to celebrate it’s worth putting in some extra effort. As I’ve learned, material belongings mean very little in the broad scope of things. My valued posessions, pale in comparison to the simple joy of happiness. I’d rather be contented and happy then have a pair of Prada sunglasses. My great Grandmother put on a blouse,earrings,and makeup everyday and then proceeded to sit in Her apartment to watch television alone. She wasn’t getting dressed for others,but for Herself. Even money in all reality is just paper We assign value to, and yet how much violence,crime,and greed is caused by it? I spent time as a bank teller, and after a year it felt like I was playing Monopoly. How silly it is to lust after something as meaningless as money. All the work it takes to earn it,and then buy posessions only to “save,”them? After my injury I used to think how useless one million dollars would be to me. Because, what would I do with it? Would a million dollars restore my body physically? No. Would it bring true happiness? No. I concluded that money was useless to me. I’d no sooner choose to be a happy, and healthy person,then a millionaire. This existence is far too brief to warrant saving pretty dishes in a case to gather dust. My dear friends, don’t save them, but use them for every meal!

save room for dessert,

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