The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #143939   Message #3325644
Posted By: GUEST,Eliza
20-Mar-12 - 08:07 AM
Thread Name: BS: How do you decide you can afford it?
Subject: RE: BS: How do you decide you can afford it?
When I think back over my (long) life, the things I remember as being really enjoyable, memorable, ecstatically happy etc didn't actually cost anything at all. (or perhaps just the fare or petrol to get there) For example, going to a Morris festival with a picnic and a flask of coffee, walking through bluebell woods, watching deer with their fawns in my last garden, our wedding day (a very low-cost affair, two guests and a cup of tea afterwards!) I may occasionally have bought something super, but after a few days, the novelty wore off. I personally find nature and wildlife, folk events, gardening and walking and of course, my happy marriage, are my joys. As Little Hawk so rightly points out, we must all face Death in the end, and all our possessions must be left behind. Happy experiences and solid joyful relationships are priceless. Don't bother buying 'stuff'!