<p>SlitheyTove,
Looking at some of my possessions they seem to be more of “experience” category. For example, my new fridge definately is giving me tons of pleasure of not using my old one anymore. I told my H. why we waited for so long, I always hated wasting my time searching for certain items in a old one. Another example could be if somebody go on nice vacation of his dream every year, experience of wearing and owning that special wedding dress (only once in life) could be much more and looking at it in a closet will certainly bring much more special memories than that every year vacation. So, I still have a difficulty ceparating them. The only easy part of my life experience is having $$ definately bring happiness and not having $$ is very depressing.</p>
<p>A couple married in their late 20s (later divorced for reasons that will become apparant) and had fabulous dual incomes. They decided to buy the newest Porshe. In 2 years, H wanted to get rid of it and buy a new one. Nothing was wrong with it mechanically and it was in pristine condition.</p>
<p>They did sell and buy new. Two years later H wanted to sell and buy new again. W said no. Turned out H really wasn’t all that interested in driving it, he just wanted to own the current model. W liked to drive and she said that it was much more enjoyable to drive a Porshe once it was broken in. </p>
<p>Vacations were also telling. He didn’t care where they went so long as it was trendy and in. Nor did he want to experience what the locale had to offer. W on the other hand wanted to learn to scuba and dive the nearby reefs or hike the trail up to the volcano.</p>
<p>After the divorce, female related that she knew it wasn’t going to last when they traveled South of the Equator the first time and H had no interest one way or the other in the Southern Cross.</p>
<p>Possession (including having a vacation) for possession’s sake vs. possession for what it adds to your experience.</p>
<p>Quick indicator: what value does a double rainbow have?</p>
<p>“what value does a double rainbow have?”</p>
<p>Tremendous. I actually have seen it once, awesome. My D. loved it also. My H would be impressed if he was with us, he is the one who is taping sunsets forever, day after day, I quess they are slightly different if you think of all combinations of clouds. We have them all in our POSSESSION on tape. Here I go again, or well.</p>
<p>geekmom, I did! and 07DAD gives a good example. I think having enough money (whatever that is) is a good thing, but some people just get into buying stuff for the fun of it, and that is generally unfulfilling. Some people just “go shopping” whether they need stuff or not. People have closets full of clothes they never wear (or never wore!) Who thinks that process created lasting joy? </p>
<p>Personally, I prefer to have experiences with my possessions. :D</p>