Enough, Already! But What Does "Enough" Look Like?

We supposedly live in a world of plenty.

Meanwhile, we're bombarded with all the advertising and messages of a consumer society, urging us to buy, buy, BUY!

We're told that not only can we have it all, we deserve it all. In turn, the subtext is that the measure of our worth — of our self-identity, even — is what we have, not who we actually are.

So-called "grind culture" is glorified as something we must be part of, and it is the admission ticket to secure that lifestyle we're supposed to desire, as presented to us by Hollywood and Madison Avenue.

The world is all about more and we're assured that the perfect life is the prize at the end of always striving for more.

And loads of people buy into it!

"Enough, already!" says I.

Why are we even doing this?

I don't pose the question as some sort of anti-capitalism rallying cry, but simply as an invitation to reflect on whether our ambitions and actions actually are in alignment with what is truly meaningful and brings joy to our heart and spirit.

I watch people who already have the means to live a glorious life 100x over, and they are still grinding towards doubling what they have... but to what end?

As I said, I am not against money and wealth, but I also know that when aforementioned persons do reach that doubling goal, they won't actually be happy. And so, they set off to double it all again while neither the getting nor the having gives them anything much more than perpetual stress.

And most are not very kind or compassionate people (yes, that's a generalization) because they have traded in their humanity for a cash register.

Life might be more of a struggle (financially) than I readily like to admit, but at least I get to live on something that resembles my own terms.

I never really subscribed to the idea that "a remote cabin in the woods" was the utopian answer to getting away from the eternal grind. It might be a lovely idea — as a thought exercise — but I fear it represents a sort of knee-jerk polar opposite to grind culture that also doesn't represent most people's true nature.

I, for one, appreciate my indoor plumbing, electricity and Internet! I just don't need some mansion to appreciate and enjoy it.

Who do any of us really need? What is enough?

A bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living space, a workspace... maybe a guest room and modest bathroom if someone wants to visit.

Not exactly a "McMansion."

A reliable vehicle that doesn’t cost too much to operate.

Sufficient income from doing what I do to pay my bills and not have to contantly worry whether there's still month left over when everything has been paid.

It's nothing glamorous, but it's enough.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great remainder of your day!

How about YOU? Do you feel that you have enough? If not, what does your "enough" look like?Leave a comment if you feel so inclined — share your experiences — be part of the conversation!

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Created at 2025.08.08 15:49 PDT
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