Possessions
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Possessions
In the sphere of material things, giving means being rich. Not he who has much is rich, but he who gives much.
--Erich Fromm
Material possessions have great significance in our world. Not only do we strive to own a special car, electronic gear, and far more clothes than we need, but we also think in terms of possessing a girlfriend, or our health, or happiness, or things that cannot be owned. Some of us have become addicted to buying and owning things. This gimme-gimme mentality affects us all and, rather than enriching us, it impoverishes us. Tangible things enrich us only when we use them and share them to improve our lives and the lives of others. We don't need to be wealthy to share what we have with others. It is the sharing that nourishes us and builds bridges between us.
Wise people have known for thousands of years that a man's spirituality is deeply affected by his relationship to his possessions. When we respect what we own as a gift from God and share it with others, we grow richer spiritually.
I will hold my possessions loosely and with respect so they can be used well and shared.
Touchstones
--Erich Fromm
Material possessions have great significance in our world. Not only do we strive to own a special car, electronic gear, and far more clothes than we need, but we also think in terms of possessing a girlfriend, or our health, or happiness, or things that cannot be owned. Some of us have become addicted to buying and owning things. This gimme-gimme mentality affects us all and, rather than enriching us, it impoverishes us. Tangible things enrich us only when we use them and share them to improve our lives and the lives of others. We don't need to be wealthy to share what we have with others. It is the sharing that nourishes us and builds bridges between us.
Wise people have known for thousands of years that a man's spirituality is deeply affected by his relationship to his possessions. When we respect what we own as a gift from God and share it with others, we grow richer spiritually.
I will hold my possessions loosely and with respect so they can be used well and shared.
Touchstones
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Wise people have known for thousands of years that a man's spirituality is deeply affected by his relationship to his possessions. When we respect what we own as a gift from God and share it with others, we grow richer spiritually.
We come into this world with nothing and leave the same way, everything in between is just "stuff" on loan to us for a while.
What is important is what is in ours hearts, how we treat each other, and how we connect spiritually with each other and our Higher Power. That is the gift.
Hugs and Merry Christmas
Ann
We come into this world with nothing and leave the same way, everything in between is just "stuff" on loan to us for a while.
What is important is what is in ours hearts, how we treat each other, and how we connect spiritually with each other and our Higher Power. That is the gift.
Hugs and Merry Christmas
Ann
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: uk
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Between wanting what we don't have and fear of losing what we do, the brief bit of pleasure before novelty wears off doesn't seem fair!!
I'm coming quickly to the conclusion the best thing to possess is a sense of humour!
I'm coming quickly to the conclusion the best thing to possess is a sense of humour!
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