mikeruss

My most valued possession is a realisation and memory.

Like many/most of us I rated myself and success via the Western medium of possessions. I have a house, good job (although I forget sometimes and ***** about it), nice car, posh hi-fi etc etc etc.

I was on a specialist "adventure" holiday in Morocco and spend 10 days in remote villages and the Sahara. These people have fook all, they are immediately welcoming, with no agenda. They are "happy" as long as there is food in their belly etc. I had the most relaxing, clear headed week of my life - no exaggeration.

Since I got back I am doing my hardest to remember the people I met and the feelings they evoked. I have to admit it's hard. Small things like browsing the web looking for something to buy. In the context of my experience how absurd is that. Not dreaming of a bigger house, my next car – there is nothing wrong with mine.

I hope that accepting what I have and enjoying it, rather than endlessly searching for happiness, fulfilment etc via the power of the wallet.

It's something I have known and we are all told money/toys don't bring happiness but it has taken a view of the other side to understand.

“We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.”