Do not live and love possessions, but live life.

The pursuit of pleasure has become a losing battle. Our obsession with possessions has made us more interested in the idea than the idea that we can live a full life. We have become addicted to the idea of owning, collecting, and shopping for possessions that serve no purpose.

What about this? Let's live and love our lives instead!

We have suffered more from our attachment to possessions than we have benefited from them. We turn to our possessions to fill a need in our lives.

Guess what happens when we face problems? You buy things when you are facing problems. Inflation is generally responsible for the increasing cost of items regardless of their category. The price we pay to get something we don't use or have no value is becoming more difficult to bear.

An unhealthy attachment to worldly objects can lead to clutter at home and a lot of possessions. However, these possessions have very little to add meaning to our lives.

This way of living only leads to more debt. Instead of becoming financially better, we find ourselves in the exact opposite direction because we are unable to love life.

When our mood is low, we go on a shopping spree and buy things for others to show how much we appreciate them. This is how possessions can make us feel disconnected from managing our emotions and prevent us from connecting with others.

It is high time we replaced our love of possessions with our love and passion for life. Here are some ideas:

1. Find a way to rekindle your fascination with life

Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Take in all the natural beauty of this planet.

Get active, run around the block, take a dip in a pool or do some gardening. Feel the life-giving fluids coursing through you. All of them.

2. Gifts that are not possessions but package experiences

Instead of buying Christmas gifts for someone, consider a moment or experience that you could offer them.

You could take a road trip or have a great time at the beach. You might not see it every day.

A possession is more meaningful and memorable than an experience.

3. Keep in touch with others

By keeping in touch, I don't mean just in this forum.

It is time to catch up with friends if it has been awhile since you last went out.

To get your blood pumping, take your children's eyes off the big screen at home.

Visit your grandparents or parents and be present in the moment. Listen to your parents and grandparents, and be there for them.

4. Take Charge of Your Emotions

Be aware that you don't want to spend money on things or go on a shopping spree if your emotions are running wild. Instead of using shopping to ignore them, sort them out.

Deal with your feelings of sadness and depression if you feel downhearted. Don't dwell on them. Learn how they happened and find solutions.

It is possible to overcome emotional turmoil by living in the present, being with others, and being active.

5. Get rid of the desire to own possessions

Sometimes, I feel hesitant about letting go of something even though it is rarely used. This is when I wonder, "Why?" Why am I hesitant to let go of something that I rarely use?

Sometimes I realize that I feel a strong sentimental attachment to the item. It is just a possession, however, and I realize that this is not the case. It is not the emotion, or the actual source of the emotion.

I usually take a photo of the object, save it to my phone and then delete it. Because I cut the link, I feel free. But I saved my memory in my hippocampus.

Find out why you are unable to get rid of your desire. Your future self will be grateful that you found it.

6. Remember that life is more important than possessions

They are not more than they are. It doesn't matter if they are taken from you or left behind in the fire. They are not your life, they are your possessions.

Your life is made up moments that flow through your consciousness. Your home is a reflection of your life.

After all, you'll be able to recall your memories, the people who loved you and those who gave back, and your actions. It's not about how many worldly possessions you have at home.