I see happiness that comes from the inside as a peace of mind. It doesn't reside on achievement.
I guessed, I didn't have this understanding few years ago, but on the day I knew about how it is, I totally shift my thoughts away from circling my happiness on want.
The worst part is just that, more belongs or item's we have, will called for more wants, and for the fact that, we have already gotten others, we will just have to get the yet demanding item's, so that to enjoy and make good used of the one's we have.
Now, our life will be toward buying items, every now and then.
I usually salute people that understand that simpleness is a great way to go, and be happy, and not all about dozens of items.
Giving it a brief look, if the items need maintenance, that is how the cost of maintenance will be much, since the person have much of it, but if it was just one, not much cost will be demanded.
Item's will still remains item's, happiness that is healthy, is from the inside.
RE: Cultivating Contentment From The Inside