"Stuff"

This is what most people have to fill the voids of their boring lives. They work in jobs they hate so they may accumulate more of it. Why? Because it fulfills their want for something new and different, but only for a short while. How important is stuff? It's not. You dont need all kinds of things that perform different tasks to make life easier, you buy them for the fact of having them, or out of laziness. Buy a plasma screen cause it's the 'in' thing. How will stuff help anyone? social status? that doesnt matter anyway. A true friend likes you for you, not your toys. Happiness perhaps? no, of course not. Happiness nowadays is found in pill form because people have episodes of neurosis, so lab techs make things that tell their brain "You are happy because I tell you to be." How do you stray from stuff? Do something brash, unorthodox, different. Depend on yourself, think of a new way to create something. Dont let the things you own own you. So many things of the world are man made, dont let your life be one them.

That's deep, man.:coolguy:

Been watching Fight Club, Jon?

Originally posted by Toksin
Been watching Fight Club, Jon?
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maybe:bloated:

Couldn't have said it better myself...or possibly could have...:D

I must be in a perpetual good mood. I own some stuff and its fun to have/play with. I have a wonderful time with my wife. I look forward to the next day because I am always interested in whats going to happen next.

Originally posted by YogsVR4
I must be in a perpetual good mood. I own some stuff and its fun to have/play with. I have a wonderful time with my wife. I look forward to the next day because I am always interested in whats going to happen next. w3rd! I dig some "stuff" but not other "stuff". I do like the statement at the beginning of this thread though!;)

"Stuff" causes suffering, just like everything else in life. You want it for yourself, you want it away from you, you want to keep it to yourself. You suffering from these longings. If you release your desire/aversion/clinging to this "stuff" then you will have no more suffering. It's not easy though.. ask any Buddhist Monk.

I like my Stuff!


don't take my stuff away from me:(

If you believe that 'stuff' alone can make you happy,take a look at the 'celebrities' who have suddenly had the ability to buy unlimited amounts of 'stuff' thrust upon them.Michael Jackson would be a classic example.How many others have had seriously failed marriages,drug and alcohol problems,and all manner of other bad things happen in their lives,even though they have more'stuff' than they will ever need?


Most of the membership here adores 'stuff'.Many have 'stuff' far in excess of their needs.I have yet to master the art of driving 3 vehicles simoultaneously,nor can I figure out the logic in upgrading my commuter wagon to a bigger,shinier,faster version.To me,a car is just 'stuff'.

Most of my income is spent on stuff.Most of the stuff that I buy,I could survive without.However,I'd rather be well equipped and unhappy than poorly equipped and unhappy.Just as the prescence of stuff cannot guarrantee you happiness,nor can the absence of stuff.And the time we spend trading our services for the money to buy 'stuff' certainly keeps us in a healthy state of activity.Without the motivation of a job,I'd soon get tired of my 'stuff'.

Originally posted by taranaki
If you believe that 'stuff' alone can make you happy,take a look at the 'celebrities' who have suddenly had the ability to buy unlimited amounts of 'stuff' thrust upon them.Michael Jackson would be a classic example.How many others have had seriously failed marriages,drug and alcohol problems,and all manner of other bad things happen in their lives,even though they have more'stuff' than they will ever need?


Most of the membership here adores 'stuff'.Many have 'stuff' far in excess of their needs.I have yet to master the art of driving 3 vehicles simoultaneously,nor can I figure out the logic in upgrading my commuter wagon to a bigger,shinier,faster version.To me,a car is just 'stuff'.

Most of my income is spent on stuff.Most of the stuff that I buy,I could survive without.However,I'd rather be well equipped and unhappy than poorly equipped and unhappy.Just as the prescence of stuff cannot guarrantee you happiness,nor can the absence of stuff.And the time we spend trading our services for the money to buy 'stuff' certainly keeps us in a healthy state of activity.Without the motivation of a job,I'd soon get tired of my 'stuff'.

Exactly my point.:D

Well, my philosphy is just not to be too greedy. Stuff is okay, but too much can be wrong. Also, helping those who don't have as much stuff can be as if not more rewarding than getting stuff for yourself [which you already have].

Originally posted by taranaki
If you believe that 'stuff' alone can make you happy,take a look at the 'celebrities' who have suddenly had the ability to buy unlimited amounts of 'stuff' thrust upon them.Michael Jackson would be a classic example.How many others have had seriously failed marriages,drug and alcohol problems,and all manner of other bad things happen in their lives,even though they have more'stuff' than they will ever need?
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One could argue that the kind of person who desperately seeks celebrity (one who desires to be in front of a crown of adoring fans) would be the type of person to also seek affirmation from other outside sources, such as drugs, and other people.

Originally posted by boingo82


One could argue that the kind of person who desperately seeks celebrity (one who desires to be in front of a crown of adoring fans) would be the type of person to also seek affirmation from other outside sources, such as drugs, and other people.

Well, those are few cases out of many celebrities. There are many other successful celebrities out there; Pierce Brosnan, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts...