I am not writing about Ferrari - the car, for some the penultimate of driving, that lovely piece of machinery that seems to invite you to sit and go for a long drive with or without loved one. Though would love to own and if not possible maybe go for a drive in it. Oh here, I get distracted in the beginning itself but then Ferrari has this affect on many people especially if in brazen red colour.
Years ago I was interested in reading the book - "The Monk who sold his Ferrari". So I rushed through the corridors of my school towards the library, where to my utter dismay the librarian refused to issue the book to me. She, very sweetly said, - "First own a Ferrari Rachita, only then you would be able to follow the book." Thus, started my obsession with the car.
Slowly, I understood what she meant was not exactly buying the Car, but to first own some materialistic things, the things money can buy, for which you have to shell out notes, things that aren't available for free, things that bring smile on your face, add pride to your stature and make you feel as if you have achieved something in life. Only then one can know what giving them up would mean. How can one know the worth of something that was never theirs.? Some people might be shaking their heads thinking of how shallow I am or maybe that these things do not bring "true happiness". Call me whatever you want (as if I care) but these things form a large part of our so called pseudo true happiness. Don't underestimate the power of money, for only lack of it can teach you its worth.
I enjoy buying good clothes, splurging at times on my rare shopping sprees, each time I see a zany footwear I wish to buy it, diamonds attract me, I love eating out in good restaurants, having smart phone is my basic need and so on and I would not be apologizing for enjoying these. At the same time I know that the best things can't be bought - a smile on your family's face, love , friends, a lovely sunset, a walk on the beach and the list if endless. But, then why not combine the best of the two and enjoy the combo meal.
At the moment a large part of my life is about enjoying those Ferrari moments - and I plan to do it to the fullest. Don't fool yourself and join me in the ride---it looks great from where I stand.
P.S : I would surely reach the place where they would not matter but let me find my Ferrari for the time being.
