Matt Paxton a
cleaning expert says, “Most of us accumulate things because we think
they’ll make us happier. While they might, it’s a short time buzz.”. The
real question is how do we find real happiness that sustains peace and serenity
in our hearts. We try different stuffs hoping it will give lasting
happiness. Yea, it might be temporary but definitely not lasting. You
would hear celebrities and young people go for a buying spree when they feel
bored. Can it be a matrix that can be used by all? Definitely not
possible.
Now, one may
rationalize how does it matter if it is lasting or temporary? Just keep
trying one after another and keep going. Sounds good but if we really are to do
some good study, we would find that people just want more and hoard things to
beat loneliness. Paxton in his research says “All my hoarders -they are
good people ….They’re looking for their happiness and self-worth in stuff.”.
As a result people are living with more objects than they need.
The real
happiness primarily comes from finding the purpose for our life and the reason
for our existence. Trying to build a relationship with God and a healthy
relationship with people. Understanding that there are people out there who
still struggle to have their basic needs met and if by any means we can
extend a helping hand.
Harvard study
says that the people who gave to the poor feel more satisfied and contended.
Even companies and corporate organizations have this fund called CSR (Corporate
social responsibility) allocating a percentage of their annual revenue for
social upliftment and for a noble cause. Hoarding things is not a solution my
friend. Try giving especially to those who are struggling. The Bible in one of
the passage says, ‘Sell your possession and give to the poor’. Let us be open
to giving and not just hoarding.
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