It is easy to get caught up in what possessions we own and what we don’t; in what we can afford and what we can’t. Maybe it’s a beautiful handbag for which we yearn, or a brand new car. While these possessions can bring us some joy, studies have shown that it is what we experience that brings true value to our lives. When we spend money on possessions, the happiness high lasts for a short duration, while the happiness we gain from our experiences last a lifetime.
