For the Present

As we were driving to lunch yesterday, we saw a car in a building. It was obvious to us that the car drove into the building.  We later found out that the driver of the car had a heart attack and lost control of the car. Thankfully no one was hurt and the driver is fine and recovering. 

And this morning, I see on the news that a man fell from a cliff due to a medical reason at the same conservation park we were at yesterday, for our usual Friday hikes. 

Coincedently, I was chatting with someone last night, whom I had just met a few times. And she said, she was going to do things that she can do NOW because anything can happen tomorrow. 

Living and rejoicing and being thankful for now.

I wish everyone well. 

What Happens to our Things

I was looking through facebook marketplace the other day and came across so many adverts on deceased estate . Most of the adverts say, everything has to go, make an offer. 

From the pictures, it can be easily seen that these were things collected over the years, which probably meant something to the person who passed. 

And now those same things are  on facebook. Reflecting on this brought sadness and perhaps a little despair. 

We collect things over the years ...they are after all just things. We could argue that it brought the person joy, delight or whatever the reason may be. But it can't escape the reality that while we collect things, our live is passing by.  Some things,  yes, we need but much of is not. 

Even if we have money, are these things necessary?  Many of the rich get things, expensive things and lots. Could that money be used elsewhere.

I have lots of kitchen things ...some received as gifts, some bought ....glasses and plates and all of that... I don't need 3 teapots but I have them. 

We do need things to make us comfortable. But how much?