I want it because I can see it

Everything I wanted was traded at a high price a few years later.
There is also the fact that the thing that stuck at that time was actually a rare item.
Even if I narrowed it down within the last 10 years, everything that caught my eye and wanted had changed to something valuable that is called a treasure.
There are a number of things I have left on hand that are now difficult to obtain.

Recently, I realized that, and I began to feel that I unknowingly understood the value of things.
After that, I really didn't want to regret it any more, so I began to think about buying something for now.
However, when there was something I was reluctant to try my hand at, I later came to really regret it.
What comes to mind is something close to the sixth sense or unconsciousness, and I can't control it myself.

At first, I thought it was just a connoisseur, but because of that, my greed got stronger and I began to feel more and more painful.
Strong greed is very painful because you can see even when you close your eyes.
Originally, I didn't live a life where I was stingy and in trouble with money, so there is no financial problem even if I buy pompons to some extent.
However, finding value unconsciously is difficult because the problem is not being able to control it, or at least not being able to control that greed.

4 Zen Responses

Greed Is Pain Wearing a Mask of Pleasure

Greed is one type of affliction, and greed is a stimulus that involves pleasure, but its essence is still pain.
Babies may cry when boobs come close to the baby's mouth.
You should be happy because you'll soon be able to drink boobs, but the pain of desire to “drink quickly” makes babies cry. (There is also a possibility that they are urging you to drink it quickly.)
First, let's understand that greed is pain covered by the mask of pleasure.
As the world population continues to grow, it is normal for most materials and energy to rise in price.
Conversely, since humans will be left over, it may be natural for real wages to drop.
Therefore, it may be unavoidable that the price of what you want will increase later.
Your sense of looking at things is particularly sharp, so it may be a good deal if you buy something that fits your eyeglasses early because the price will rise.
Also, if the number of people who want to buy early increases, the Japanese economy will improve.
In the end, there is no choice but to set a budget for your pocket money in advance and live happily within that range.
You can't take any treasure with you to the next life (another world), but in Buddhism, there is no denying that people who are not monks can be luxurious within the bounds of the household budget.
Bodhisattva statues and the like are made in the form of a house wearing beautiful accessories (modeled after Buddha from the royal family before becoming a monk).
Regret is also an affliction (cause of worry and suffering), so let's live appropriately until we die while avoiding waste or misdeeds that make us regret it.

Are the only things that are rare are those that are traded at a high price?
Don't you think all of the common things around you, the people around you, your experiences up until now, today's day, and yourself are rare?
I want to cherish not only what I sell, but also various rare things.
Also, if you just buy it, it will be overflowing with stuff, so it's better to sell or give away what sells.

What is important to you

I read it.
The inside of your heart is swirling with greed, and you are suffering from being so swayed by desire. I don't know the details of your heart, but I can tell you that you are suffering a lot. I understand your feelings from the bottom of my heart.
I will omit the Holy Syllabus and Gan Honorary Historian about greed and afflictions.
It's just an assumption, but what if you buy something that you intuitively think is valuable little by little from now on?
Is that something that will increase in price in 5 to 10 years? How about you?
If you think so, why don't you buy it steadily from now on?
Then why don't you check back in 5 or 10 years.
Of course, it's within your budget, and you'll never even go into debt and buy it.
And it's just a prediction, but if the price were to go up, would you really want to sell it and let go?
If it's something you really want to cherish, I don't think the amount of money matters much. It's irreplaceable and important to you.
Please take your time to consider it.

Every moment has precious value. Scenery of relief and joy at last before you let go

Greed has no meaning no matter how far it goes, and it is something that people seek. And the monks know that this is the kind that makes them suffer. This is because humans have unbreakable worries, and the Buddha tells us that if we live as we please, we will destroy ourselves.

They stop and harshly ask me if it's something I really need, if I can't be swallowed up by greed, and if I wasn't the one who tormented me, and looked back on myself.
Even now, I think the Buddha is leading you to Hasunoha in order to make you notice.

Is the value of future things the purpose of your life? If your happiness and security are found through value, you will continue to seek it. However, if you feel that your greed is painful, you will finally be able to see a scene of relief and joy before you let go.

Even in every moment, there is a lot of precious value. It would be a waste not to notice it. Precious things just for you have great value, aren't they?

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