Stuff. Or chuff, as I call it. We are bombarded with all kind of images of stuff.
The idea that advertisements and commercials want to give us is that all this stuff elevates our personal value. That it is connected to success. And to happiness.
Owning, giving, and buying stuff is a measurement for happiness, for success. That's what commercials and advertisements try to tell us. To sell to us.
But, peace of mind, happiness and success have little, or nothing, to do with stuff.
My son and daughters, my wife. Their way of laughing about things. Their smile's. Or a small flower on the side of the road when I bike to Amsterdam.
Working in an environment where I am not being judged. Where I am respected and trusted for what I do, or try to do.
And the ability I learned from my mother to appreciate the beauty surrounding me wherever I am.
To explore ideas and passions. Al that non tangible stuff. That's what makes me happy.
