Why Experiences Are More Precious Than Material Possessions?

We all live in a material world where glistening objects tend to lure us into their traps. Everyone wants to spend their hard earned money wisely, which is why we are often posed with the question “Do we really need this?” More often than not, the answer to this question is “No”, especially when it comes to material possessions. Unfortunately, societal pressures and unavoidable temptations often make us spend a lot of money on the things that lose their charm within a few days. Here are some reasons why investing in an experience is much better than falling prey to the enticement of shiny material goods.

The Novelty Of Things Fades Away

Farm InvestmentsThe novelty of things is what excites most human beings. However, the first scratch on your brand new car or the first crack on your smartphones’s screen is quite inevitable. Once this happens, the joy of using something new disappears and we start looking for better options. On the other hand, experiences create long-lasting memories and mold our personalities in an irreversible manner. The joy of visiting a rustic farm or a quaint village on the opposite side of the country will stay with you throughout your life, therefore making it worth the expenditure.

No Room For Comparison

Rural Culture of IndiaWe all are aware that when it comes to material possessions, something better will come along soon and our current purchase will pale in comparison. If the neighbors buy a bigger TV, yours begins to seem like a useless box, and you always crave for the latest iPhone even if you already own a fully functional model. We usually do not rate and rank our experiences in this manner. A new adventure never diminishes the value of the previous one and we forever recall all our journeys and escapades with utmost fondness. This is what gives experiences an upper hand over the things that always come with an expiration date.

Experiences Help Us Grow

Agritourism Center for Educational tripsHave you ever felt an object make a positive change to your personality? Probably not; things can provide us momentary happiness but can seldom leave an indelible impression on our minds. In contrast, every single moment of an experience can be instrumental in changing the path of our lives. The people you meet, the conversations you have, the stories you hear, all come together to define the person you are. Plucking mangoes from a tree in a fruit orchard can encourage you to become an environmentalist and helping out the farmers at an agritourism center can make you an ardent supporter of organic farming.

Material goods hardly ever have such a lasting impact on who we are and what we become.

Experiences Are Therapeutic

Fig Anjeer Picking ActivityWhile the disappointment of buying a bad product stays with us for a long time in the form of a physical reminder, the product itself, human beings have a tendency to forget bad experiences much faster. Our brains are wired to cling on to the happy memories that can get us through the darkest of times, which is why investing in experiences is a great way to nurture our souls. Be it the thrill of learning something new or travelling to an exotic destination, the excitement begins with the anticipation of the upcoming adventure and lingers on forever as a memory. This is why experiences act as therapy whereas material goods can be quite hit and miss in bringing us any happiness.

In conclusion, think twice before draining your savings on an object that only provides fleeting joy. Search instead for skills to learn, people to meet, places to see, and for memories that will last you a lifetime.

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