Thought

What would happen if we shifted our focus from possession to maximising how to make use of the people and things we come across and experience?

Experience > Possession

The moment we crave to possess, things start to change, sometimes even turning into an obsession. From a possession angle, emotional obsession is inevitable.

Relationship and material means alike

I've had many relationships, experienced hurt, but no one can drag me down anymore.

It's liberating to realize that their departures were for the best. And if someone exceptional comes into my life, I'm grateful for the company, no matter how brief.

By giving up possessiveness and enjoying experience or companionship for what it is, life becomes simpler and far more fulfilling.

Scoop

6 Tips to Embrace Experience Over Possession

1. Practice Gratitude

Focus on appreciating experiences rather than acquiring possessions. Maximise the present moment.

2. Curate Meaningful Experiences

Invest your time and resources in activities and experiences that align with your values and bring fulfillment.

Pay for that class you’ve always pondered over, share a jar of the expensive caviar you have been curious about with your friends, rent that nice car and experience it for a day.

Things may not be what they seem afterall but you will never know if you don’t experience them.

3. Embrace Minimalism

Declutter your life and prioritize experiences over material possessions.

When you are about to bring things home, whether it be from the shop or a freebie, does this add value to you or will it be an excessive time drain that you need to manage afterwards?

Instead of the default satisfaction from ownership, think longer term value vs maintenance.

4. Let Go

Release the need to own and control everything. Embrace the freedom of letting go and allowing experiences to unfold naturally.

I’ve both saved a lot of time and found myself opportunities to learn from taking a back seat.

5. Focus on Quality Over Quantity

Prioritize high-quality experiences that have a lasting impact over accumulating numerous possessions.

Have you wasted time and more money over cheaper alternatives when you could’ve just bought the one item you knew would’ve served you well?

Have you spent countless hours drudging poor quality work back-and-forth when you could’ve done a much better job within a much shorter time after a proper rest?

Have you doubted how you actually felt after spending excessive time hanging out with your default social group?

6. Always Create Value Instead of Focusing on the Money

Direct your energy towards adding value to the lives of those around you and your community.

Undertake the most ambitious projects you can imagine and make the best out of it. Think living a life well-lived.

Money always follow quality and value.

Last Word

True fulfilment comes from the richness of experiences, not possessions. Let go of possessiveness, live mindfully, and focus on adding value to the lives around you.

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