The Irony of Possessions: When Owning Becomes Enslavement
In a world driven by consumerism, possessions are often seen as markers of success, security, and identity. We acquire things—homes, cars, clothes, gadgets—not just to meet our needs, but to shape how others see us and how we see ourselves. But here's the twist: the very items we work so hard to own often end up owning us. This is the irony of possessions. The Pursuit That Never Ends At first, getting something new brings a rush—a sense of accomplishment, pride, even joy. But that feeling fades fast. What was once exciting becomes ordinary. The phone we couldn’t wait to unbox last year is now sluggish and outdated. The stylish outfit that made us feel powerful last season now hangs unnoticed in our closet. So, we buy more. The hunger for more stuff never ends because it's not really about the stuff—it's about what we think the stuff will give us: happiness, significance, security. And yet, none of those can be truly bought. More to Manage, Less to Live With more p...