We all step on the proverbial hamster wheel. But, first, it is a slow controlled pace, and the far the wheel turns, the harder we have to work to keep up, or else we may fall off altogether.
Is this not life in so many ways? We work hard so that we can enjoy life more. For many, that means a lovely home, buying more things, going out for lavish dinners, and exotic vacations. Then since we have more stuff, we need more space, possibly a storage unit, a larger home, and then we need to keep up with those vacations and dinners and post on whatever social outlet is our choice.
Consumerism and the need to buy and spend our addictions. The average US household contains over 300,00 items. Do you recall how many things you had when you got your first own place? You did survive and were likely reasonably happy too. However, we are in an era of one-click shopping and same-day service. No more lay-bys, and the average debt of the American household will continue to increase beyond $93,000 in 2021.
We work harder, get a better job, and buy more, only to work more to earn more and afford this all. And when asked why we are doing what we do, a typical response may be to enjoy life and spend time with those we love and care about.
What if we have it already at the start? The wheel is at our disposal, and we set the pace. Do we need more, or do we need to possibly ponder and ask if we have what we need and don’t realize it is there already? Maybe it is not things, but instead people and nature. Or you can work harder.
