Invest In Experiences - Talk And 5-Minute Practice

It is important to recognise the depth within oneself, rather than get lost in the materialism of everyday life. Tony Samara shares very valuable advice to move beyond the momentary satisfaction of buying more things and instead choose to invest in experiences. Concluding with a 5-minute guided meditation allows our appreciation for all and everything to be embraced.

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Reviews

Thanks- Such a profound message I know to be true. V hard to practice for me, as I have always had cravings for more possessions, but I see & have felt the happinesses & joy experienced by “experiences” vs the fleeting thrill of a materialistic object - I am catching myself now, when I’m longing for more, shopping online, or even at the store- stopping & inquiring if I really need these items- it’s also embarrassing to admit the amount of time I’ve wasted contemplating now if I should buy something or not as my awareness as increased. There have been successes where I’ve left the website &/or store and not purchased anything- but the time I’ll never get back... I guess it’s a process, so I’m trying to be compassionate with myself as my awareness heightens - However, sometimes, I do back & make the purchase! The craving wins! The path of awareness is wobbly for sure!!!

Fantastic gift at this time of the year to any one who is lost in the acquisition of more...more...more...’stuff’ 😂
I have enjoyed this talk and bookmarked for anyone that I feel should receive this as a gift or present in 2020.
A great wake up call to all to see and appreciate the abundance around us, relax and stay in the flow of gratitude to enjoy what is there first before reaching out for the next more.
Thank you for nice choice of words used and the meditation was just beautiful way to end and reflect.

Very true yet hard when we live in a culture where housing is expensive. In order to live comfortably in our city of choice, we must spend an exorbitant amount of money for housing. Yes, we can move but the experiences here are creative and lovely.

Love this! Such an interesting perspective! I’ll return to this again!

Beautiful and timely. I find that I’m happiest of all when in creative activities. To be honest, shopping for beautiful objects for my home, or books I love, fulfills me deeply. So some may say I have a cluttered home of objects d’art, others may find the meaning of the pieces I chose.
But it is critical to live within my means and not fill up my life with too many possessions. Otherwise THEY begin to possess US.
I only wish to lovingly care for what I have, and then find a new home for it when it no longer serves it purpose.
I rotate the art in my home, so I can see it with new eyes. My home is like a lovely and contemplative museum or art studio to me.

Very timely. I have been dealing with the loss of a home and finding myself judging others for being materialistic (boyfriend’s leased BMW when he had a perfectly good car still under warranty, friend’s insistence to get a dog she is now enrolling into daycare) because she isn’t home to care for the dog ...). I am seeing the longings and grasping each of us have are part of the same thing. Thank you for helping me connect the dots, create space, and connect thru experience instead.

Excellent..have been working on this as I don’t feel like I fit with other people and things to feel better...will replay. Please post more.

Thank you for a very thoughtful talk followed by a meditation. The message was an important one.

Namaste.

Thanks so much for the reminder that experiences/connections bring peace and happiness, not more stuff. Something to continue to work on! 🙏 💙

Very interesting. 🙏🏼

Thank you for this wonderful meditation 😁

A good reminder at an opportune moment!!Thank you.

Very true words. I am a true believer in what you say. The whole concept is freeing. Someone recently said to me "Less is Better". We can accumulate so much "Stuff". Thank you for your reaffirming reminder.💖🤗