Objects

If happiness has not arrived despite the efforts made to convince us that it depends largely on the possession of material objects, I’m sure no one feels that way. In other words, we all get offended if someone tells us we are “materialists.” But if material things are destroyed by accident or intentionally, we become depressed, violent, we complain ,we get angry, etc. And it’s no wonder. When our entire lives are oriented toward and dependent on material progress, it’s quite tragic to experience that “loss,” and at the same time, it’s a source of reflection on why it affects us so much.

The truth is, we don’t need to be offended or defend ourselves because we are essentially matter and spirit. But if that balance is disrupted, especially if we are disproportionately oriented in one direction, then we suffer. That suffering isn’t because the objects are broken, but because of the relationship we have established with them.

Curiously, when a “natural disaster” occurs, we suffer much less because that “relationship” is a little different. We know that we don’t control nature, despite the intentions of some, and we know that with “collective” effort, we can rebuild and improve what has been destroyed. That is our history as a species, after all. It’s good to reflect on our relationship with objects if we truly want to understand what is happening around us.

June 2025

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Welcome to my website. All of my writings are inspired by the teachings of Silo and I have come to the conclusion that kindness, good treatment, softness and perseverance are the most suitable elements for internal growth. And this is something intentional, it is something that does not spring from the naturalness of the environment. It is something created, re-created and needs to be maintained by everyone and all those people who value the environment in which human relationships and all internal growth arise. Perhaps, it is the best effort we can make for ourselves and humanity.”