First of all, we ought to remember that the day we leave this world we won’t be able to take our earthly possession with us. If we believe in some kind of afterlife (hell, heaven or something in between) let’s remember that neither one of these places takes American Express or Visa and that we won’t be able to make a wire-transfer to that final destination.
This means that if we cannot fathom the idea of passing our wealth to our next of kin, friends, organization of all kinds (altruist or terrorist), we better spend it in the here and now! Now with this in mind, if there’s still a seed of generosity left in us, we could start reforming ourselves by cultivating gratitude and beginning to practice it in an effort to appreciate what we have and reduce our focus on material possessions.
When we get bored, we could also engage into acts of kindness and generosity to help us shift our focus from personal comfort to the well-being of others. Connecting more with others in a genuine manner and fostering a sense of community could also help us overcome feelings of isolation and scarcity.
As we’re getting out of our shell of stinginess, we could question and challenge our consumerist values and by curbing those, help create a more sustainable and equitable society. Practicing mindfulness could also help us become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and motivations, allowing us to recognize and challenge materialistic tendencies.
Since greed is generally well and deeply ingrained it certainly will force us to use all this extensive arsenal. Since it takes time to get the ball rolling, we ought to get started today by picking a more compassionate and generous mindset as a resolution for 2025. The sooner we’ll begin, the better we’ll start feeling.
In the meantime, happy new year to all!
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