If a meaningful life is the most valuable of currencies, then investing in experiences whose memories will last a lifetime will net a greater return than any accumulation of temporary trappings. A weekend spent moving stuff for other people only reaffirmed my notion that we all had too much of it. Lately, I've made an honest effort to rid myself of things I don't need or use and spend more of my excess earnings on those experiences (and quality items) - a concert, a road trip, a night out on the town, a wardrobe with legs. I imagine if George were still around, he'd agree and then some.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Stuff
If a meaningful life is the most valuable of currencies, then investing in experiences whose memories will last a lifetime will net a greater return than any accumulation of temporary trappings. A weekend spent moving stuff for other people only reaffirmed my notion that we all had too much of it. Lately, I've made an honest effort to rid myself of things I don't need or use and spend more of my excess earnings on those experiences (and quality items) - a concert, a road trip, a night out on the town, a wardrobe with legs. I imagine if George were still around, he'd agree and then some.
