Reaction to The Tyranny of things

There must be more to life than gifts and festivities and things! I agree in totality with the writer. Morris’ keen sense of detailed observations are not without a source of inspiration other than- an inward sincerity of being fed up. We came into this world with nothing and we shall leave with nothing. If God gives a man wealth, riches and prosperity he should not worry about how short life is-Ecclesiastes. 

After reading Morris’ biography and carefully examining her essay, it became understandable as to the reason why she wrote the tyranny of things. She was born in New York USA a society with a very materialistic culture. The possession of things seems to be a glory of self and an addictive trait hard to demolish.

She could be sister to Isabella Bird who saw in nature a freedom from the hustle and bustle and clang of San Francisco. Morris celebrates the idea that there is more to life than material prosperity. Culture as we know has a material and non material aspect both of which are good if used appropriately.

There comes a time when we are tired. Everybody gets tired of chasing the wind, earning and spending, buying and selling in a never ending cycle. It is almost like vanity, something to satisfy the soul,s hunger. However, the heart cannot be found in material possession that decays and is no more. True happiness is found only in the simple things of life. The truth is we have made ourselves very complicated!

We make a sacrifice to live a free life but sometimes to  attain what we desire comes with a price. yes.When Christ told the rich man to sell all he had and give it to the poor, he was very sad because he was very rich. Yet in his heart the man knew he wasn’t living right and could not possibly give away what he held on to. He had to make a choice.

            Morris gives a good observation of ‘things’. Our Growing spiritually means that we are to be better than we were ten years ago not beset by childish things. Material possessions are only one small component of life; and the real wealth is wisdom, knowledge and divine understanding which last forever. The control of materialism can only prevent a person from true spiritual growth which is peace of mind


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2010 Summer