Sylvanna Devlin

Materialism as a drive for capitalism is not very healthy and thus gives Attatchment to possessions a bad association. But even the Dali Lama when he was reincarnating through the ages depended on a Rinpoche to recognize him and some of his belonging to touch and remember.

The idea of non psychic psychometry – picking up memories and energy in things, isn’t well known. But many of us handle old things to remember our past. Being attached to  decorations, clothes, possessions of the past actually makes sense in that light.

Photographs are fairly new and for some awkward. They don’t capture the magic of the evening the way a cuff link or jewelry would. As popular examples of small items to keep.

We also, quite naturally, like our comforts. And if we can afford to surround ourselves with items that soothe and add to self care, of course that is also not against any kind of spiritual energy. Indeed it can add to it positively.

Materialism is viewed as negative because it is used to describe those who posses items and purchase goods instead of examining their navel. But leave them be so long as they do not take from others in the process. Let their cycle travel through. It will cause emptiness but it’s their cup to fill.

Should you fall to the material world without any kind of ethical examination you are likely to suffer for it. But not likely to enjoy this book. In the short term, forgive yourself for enjoying purchases and shed guilt, celebrating life and coping with suffering takes all forms of activities. But when you find you can’t buy enough to feel whole, examine your spiritual side and why you buy for comfort.

Do some shadow work. Set up an alter. Pray and donate what you can. If you are an atheist learn to meditate, because Nirvana is waiting for you once you start to help others with your coping. Buy gifts. Donate to shelters. There’s only so much comfort you can purchase before you need to be more generous.

Fill the cups of others and it will fill yours. Some people just like to buy. Do it for other people. End of argument.