we moved near the beach and really enjoyed using it a few times that year. Next year we used it once. This year we didn't use it at all. So rather than being satisfied, I am feeling kind of dissatisfied with that possession. Really I am dissatisfied with myself for not using it, or for not knowing better. — Pantagruel
Do you want his counsel or monetary support?Where's Elon Musk, the world's richest man, when you need him? — Agent Smith
Frequently, it isn't the owning but the acquiring that creates satisfaction. — Pantagruel
Frequently, it isn't the owning but the acquiring that creates satisfaction. That can become a vicious circle. — Pantagruel
Why would owning things not satisfy? — Tom Storm
The idea however that owning “stuff” leads to satisfaction is probably undeniable. I just find it curious why as much as I do enjoy the possessions I have it’ surprisingly difficult to explain simply why. — David S
There are other questions you might tackle involving qualities or abstractions related to owning objects, for instance, status/luxury or how much is enough. — David S
An analysis comparing reported income to reported well-being revealed a strong, positive relationship between the measures. People who earned more money reported greater day-to-day well-being and better overall life satisfaction. — psypost.org
In trying to pose the question I was careful of the wording. Rather than using happy I chose satisfied. The main reason I pose this question is to elicit the views on the material world and ownership and possession. Of course our possessions can be many and varied but this is physical possessions we own. — David S
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