Author and activist Brian McClaren in his book ‘Life After Doom’:
I recall the wisdom of Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper in his beautiful book Happiness and Contemplation.
Having counts for little or nothing, he explained. The rich man can own ten fast new cars, but appreciate none of them the way a poor child appreciates her one hand-me-down bicycle. It is not having that brings deep joy, but appreciating.
I know I am not alone in needing to be reminded of this.
