# I bought a Volkswagen to show off that I had money, but I left it at home to drive it several times a year, and now it's moldy!
Hello everyone, my name is Li Ming, I am 28 years old this year, and I come from a small city with decent economic conditions. I work for an internet company as a project manager, and my annual income is quite good. However, this kind of life does not make me feel particularly satisfied, but often makes me feel some inexplicable anxiety.
In pursuit of so-called "success" and "face", I decided to buy a Volkswagen last year. It's not an ordinary car, but a sedan that I think has a lot of face. As we all know, Volkswagen is very well-known in China, and driving it will definitely make people think that I am rich and tasteful. So, I spent a lot of my savings and finally drove the car home.
The day I bought the car, I was filled with pride, as if I had reached the pinnacle of my life. My friends began to praise me, and some even said without hesitation: "Brother Ming, you really have a vision!" This car is not bad, and it will definitely pull the wind when you drive out! Listening to these compliments, I felt secretly proud in my heart, feeling that I had finally achieved an "upgrade" in my life.
However, things didn't turn out as much as I thought they would.
After I bought the car, I drove it every day for the first few weeks and enjoyed the thrill of driving. Driving to and from work and meeting with friends, I was surrounded by my new car and became the "focus" of my circle of friends. But as time went on, I found myself less and less enthusiastic about it.
After all, work is still the most important thing, and I began to devote more time to work, and I was so busy every day that I was tired when I got home. The car was parked in the parking space of the house, and less and less people greeted it, and less and less I drove it. Slowly, months passed, and the car became almost an ornament, and even the doors were rarely opened.
Sometimes, when I pass by the garage and see the "complaining" gaze it casts at me, I feel a pang of guilt in my heart. But when I think about the high oil prices and the increasingly intense pace of work, the burden on my heart immediately becomes heavy. So, I chose to ignore it and continued to work as if it was a quick escape for me.
In the summer, I was surprised to find a thin layer of mold on the windows. At that moment, I felt a deep sense of loss and helplessness. It was obviously a brand new car, but now I have forgotten it in this home, reduced to a moldy "work of art". To be honest, as a once proud car owner, this situation made me feel embarrassed in my heart.
One day, I was having a party with my friends, and they still mentioned my car. Some friends joked: "Brother Ming, do you have that car at home?" Take it out and run! I could only respond with a smile, but there was some bitterness in my heart. Almost a year on, my original intention of buying a car seems to have completely changed, why?
Just when I was in this confusion, a small incident suddenly made me realize the seriousness of the problem. That day, I was tidying up my study when I suddenly received a message from a friend who sent a photo of his new car, which turned out to be a more expensive and larger SUV than mine. He excitedly shared with me: "Brother Ming, look at the new car I bought, hurry up and take a test drive!" ”
A wave of envy and remorse welled up in my heart. I realized that I didn't buy a car because I really loved it, but because I wanted to gain everyone's approval at some point, to gain my inner sense of superiority. However, I neglected that true happiness is not obtained through external objects, but through my own love and pursuit of life.
I decided to change that. Although the car has been sitting for a while, I have made up my mind to drive it at least once a week, whether it's to go shopping at the supermarket or go for a ride in the countryside on the weekend. I know it's not just a responsibility for the car, it's a commitment to myself.
So, over the next few weeks, I started driving out on a regular basis. It was a little rusty at first, but slowly, I found the joy of driving again. It may be a bit difficult, but every time I drive out, I feel happy through the scenery outside the window.
I've come to realize that driving isn't just about traveling, it's about relaxing. In the car, I can relax myself, listen to music, and even think about life. I also got acquainted with the car again, it was no longer a tool for me to show off, but a part of my life, synonymous with my freedom.
Over time, the mold in the car gradually disappeared after I cleaned it up. I had the car serviced and scrubbed clean to get it back to its former shine. Whenever I see the shiny body, I feel gratified. This is not only the care of the car, but also the change of one's attitude towards life.
Eventually, I realized that true wealth is not about owning an expensive car, but about being able to use your resources wisely to make life more exciting. After this year's experience, I understand the meaning of life and how to make myself happy.
This experience has made me grow a lot and taught me to cherish and be grateful. I hope everyone can take a cue from my story and not lose sight of the true quality of life because of the superficial prosperity. Life is not about how much you have, but about how you experience and enjoy it. I hope everyone can find their own happiness and live a wonderful life!
Life is like a car, what you need, what you want. I hope I can continue to move forward and find more happiness!