This reminds me of the articles that appeared about how wonderful it would be to be laid off. You'd have lots of free time to explore your hobbies.
and let’s not forget Affluenza!
You are being sarcastic but your statement is actually a true one.
Once you realize possessions do not automatically make you happier.
I know many who spent (no pun intended) the boom years really enjoying life with new homes, furniture, all the latest electronic toys, motorcycles, boats, and lots and lots of vacations...all on credit or the equity from their homes. They had a lot of stuff to lose, and lose it they did.
Did all that "stuff" make them happy, perhaps for awhile, but not today. Divorce is common, children don't speak to their parents, and the parents are wondering about their future as their best earning years are coming to an end.
Happiness comes from accepting who you are, not what you own.
After being robbed and then going through a major hurricane I finally got it that if you don’t have too much stuff there isn’t much to steal or clean up. Less sometimes is more. ;)
When my husband I joined our denomination nearly 30 years ago I decided that I would consistently and honestly paying a full tithe. Almost immediately, I was able to pay bills and pay down debt that I thought would be impossible.
One memorable Friday afternoon soon after starting to pay tithing, I didn't have enough money to pay the staff of my small business. At about 4:30 p.m. a woman came into the office an made an appointment for a very expensive service. He next statement was, "Can I pay for that in advance?" She handed over in cash the exact amount I needed to cover the salaries for that pay period. Consistently, I found that when I needed the money, a payment would arrive just in time to cover the expenses of the office and my personal needs.
Several things happened as a result of tithing:
1) I stopped worrying about money. I knew I would have enough.
2) I realized that everything belonged to the Lord. In reality "I had nothing to lose"! It was all His anyway ( on loan.)
3) I completely lost my desire for many luxuries that at one time I felt was sooooo important. I just didn't want them anymore.
3)) No matter what I had, whether it was a lot or a little, I would be happy and content. I would always have what I absolutely needed.