Metaphysics Vs. Material

This situation (Metaphysics Vs. Material) is something that is troublesome to say the least. We as humans often race to find a way to express opinions, emotions, status rank, and all sorts of mind generated phenomenon in an outward fashion. Let's examine one that is most common in our American culture: The Engagement ring. The symbolism that this ring can parade are next to endless. However, there are two themes that can be clearly gleaned from such an object. The first being love. This emotion is one that is most sought after (at least to the level of acceptance from other human beings) feeling, for it contains so many other emotions. So, we have a ring that SYMBOLIZES something that cannot be grasped, or held on to. The transfer of a metaphysical emotion into or on to a physical object is illogical in that the object does not contain anything other than a projection of said emotions. Here comes the perceived idea that this object equals love. Moreover, the bigger the ring the bigger the love. The more financial ability your significant other has the more he loves you. In reality this is just a primate show of financial status. It's the whole Alpha male status arrangement. This again is point to the perception and dominant roles of human beings.  What is being suggested is that while an object or concept can represent an emotion or status, it is not that emotion. For, the emotion is a metaphysical issue. The next issue of the ring is the everlasting concept the the ring exhibits, not only of the love the it represents, but of the relationship between the exchanger and the receiver. The inevitability of change is within any perimeter is unavoidable. To put forth that the ring somehow shows the world that the love is real, and that the love is everlasting is an erroneous assumption. This display is found in many forms large houses, fast cars, or anything that is anything that represents something of status. The point being that keeping up with the Jones' is a rat race on a hamster wheel. A never ending pointless race that only goes in circles. The issue could end with the simple idea that, because you want it means that it is simply okay to proceed with the race. Again this is all perception. It is the perception that something means something that it does not. Its pure Metaphysical transference, that has no bearing on life at all.  It is perhaps the trap of marriage that some have found themselves in, (some people get lucky) the idea that someone of high stature and good looks wants them to be around equates that they themselves have this stature, and in some cases significant others raise the other to such a level of perfectness, that no one on either side can reach the expectations of the other, and thus neglect each others needs, and there own needs as well. It is imperative in order to live free is to break the cycle of what things mean (Metaphysical Transference), what one should be doing, and where one should be and have in life.  Perhaps it is abundance we seek more than anything, however, what use is abundance? The argument can be made that it could be made to serve others, however, the only thing abundance serves is oneself, and to what ever means the self would like to use the abundance. It needs to be made clear that the abundance is a Metaphysical Transference. One is taking what the abundance means to the world in monkey terms, and attempting to outwardly show the world one's worth, when one's worth is only found inside. Stop trying to manifest outside sources for one's own value and happiness. When acceptance and trust in the nature of things is all one needs. Everything else is a misinterpreted attempt to ward off death, and meaninglessness. When in all reality there is no meaninglessness to any event, for every event is significant to you and your experience, and your experience is all that you can truly own. So, remember  the old adage.... you get what you pay for. And don't forget you pay the price for what you want.