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> If we analyze our wants and needs, if we learn to love basic goods, we can achieve happiness with what we already have right now. This. All this 'experience
by graham_paul 6y ago
> If we analyze our wants and needs, if we learn to love basic goods, we can achieve happiness with what we already have right now.
This. All this 'experiences over things' is a false dichotomy and ends up falling into the trap it was supposed to warn about. Chasing experiences can have the same banality that chasing goods is associated with. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Being happy with your current state is key. No amount of experiences or things by themselves will lead you to happiness imo. Say enough to a new device, a new car, a new exotic holiday destination, a new once-in-a-lifetime experience that costs more than you monthly salary. Say yes, to the things you have now and learn to enjoy without wanting more. Easier said than done ofc