Owning Things: The Proof Of Being Truly Rich.
Sometimes back, I read this amazing post by @takhar and it talked about how things we liked to own might end up owning us.
This is a direct impact of the consequences of wanting to own things without defining what these things are: assets, liabilities, or even investments for the future.
However, one thing I can say is that about people is that we like to "own" it's in our core to market territories, set boundaries, setting aim so certain claims. This is because when people own, they feel a sense of direction to identify themselves financially.
The Concept Of Ownership
The concept of ownership often defines people, it doesn't just provide a sense of warranty, it brings safety
The idea that one is an owner of something that holds value brings guarantee and freedom, as well as the ability to express oneself.
This means that the way we often act, our behavioral tendencies, and our attitudes are often dependent on the things we have. They say poverty is what hides the true identity of a person and this isn't far from the truth.
Having the assurance that our actions might not carry any consequences, gives us the freedom to express without cushion. When people are poor, it limits them to certain predictable behavioral tendencies.
Money & Character
However, when people have money, they become largely unpredictable and this is because of the assurance they have in the things they own.
For example, a person whose relative is a lawyer hardly shies away from court cases because they know they'll be represented. In this instant, it is no longer what we own, but who we have. When we have important people in high places, we often boast about them.
Even if they do not financially impact us directly, we still feel that having them in our lives in emergencies can come in handy.
The Assurance & Confidence Of Owning
So owning, having things, or the capacity to purchase things brings a certain confidence, this is why we are obsessed with "owning" because sometimes it's not really about the utility but the safety and assurance these things offer.
For example, when people are wealthy, a part of them wants to display this wealth and the easiest way to do it is being "owning".
The truth is that some people only feel that they are wealthy when they can showcase their worth, if this societal validation isn't there, it takes away the thrill of wealth.
People are mostly overwhelmed by volumes, numbers, and proof, and because of this fascination, we prefer to be measured by certain metrics.
When it comes to things we own, there's a societal validation that comes with being defined and affiliated with material things even when they hardly matter.
people do not only wish to own things because it's comfortable or useful, they do so to also create external attention about how much they have or what they're worth.
Sometimes we knowingly do this, some other times we subconsciously do it. "Subconscious" in the sense that it's an innate desire.
The Societal Validation Of Ownership
When we own or have things, the urge to brandish them is always underlying. This isn't just about money alone. When people are beautiful or very attractive, they're mostly used to making it the center of attraction to everything they embody.
This is to say we can go from things that are financially tangible to abstract things, but most of the time, being an owner or a possessor comes with an economic affiliation.
It's a default economic behavior that can grow or depreciate according to how we grow or tame it.
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