My Things | JWOL

Greed *

Obsessive Craving I constantly want more — a bigger house, car, money, recognition, or possessions. I compare myself with others and feel jealousy.

Strong Desire I often desire upgrades in lifestyle or status and sometimes feel envious of others’ success or possessions.

Occasional Longing I sometimes wish for more comfort or recognition, but I do not dwell on envy.

Gratitude I have minimal greed, rarely compare myself with others, and genuinely appreciate what I have.

Contentment (Enriched) I live in equanimity and balance, free from jealousy or endless craving. I feel gratitude for what I have and ﬁnd lasting joy in simplicity, generosity, and inner abundance rather than in accumulation. My Things A Self Evaluation

Money *

Money Obsession I am consumed by earning, working day and night, and give very little to charity.

Stingy Planning I spend much time managing money, donate less than 1% of my income, and ﬁnd it hard to give.

Responsible Provider I plan well for my family’s needs and donate around 2% of my income (1% locally and 1% nationally).

Balanced Generosity I set limits on my total assets and donate at least 4% of my income. When I give publicly, it is only to encourage others, not for recognition.

Joyful Giving (Enriched) I give anonymously and generously, often 7-10% of my income or excess wealth. I see money as a tool for service and feel joy in using it to support others and uplift society.

Material Possessions *

Impulsive Consumer I recklessly purchase clothes, gadgets, or furnishings, hoard possessions, and make frequent impulse buys.

Want-Focused I buy many things I want, though I understand the diﬀerence between wants and needs.

Balanced Purchaser I focus on needs, though I occasionally buy things I want.

Need-Based Living I buy only what I need for daily life and have no strong wants.

Voluntary Simplicity (Enriched) I actively reduce my needs, choosing simplicity over accumulation. For example, I may limit myself to 30 or fewer articles of clothing and shoes, gadgets, ﬁnding freedom and peace in owning less.

Travel *

Pleasure-Only Travel I travel only for leisure and do not visit spiritual sites, temples, or places of reﬂection in those locations.

Occasional Seeker I take one retreat a year and visit a couple of spiritual places.

Balanced Traveler I take two retreats a year, visit four spiritual places, and when traveling, I take time to visit spiritual sites, temples, or places of reﬂection in those locations. I also appreciate culture, traditions, and nature.

Spirit-Focused Travel I take three retreats a year, visit several spiritual places, and regularly spend time in ashrams, temples, or churches.

Deep Pilgrimage (Enriched) I dedicate signiﬁcant time to spiritual retreats (about 20 days a year) and visit sacred places regularly. Travel becomes a path of inner growth, connection with community, and reverence for nature and culture.

Generosity / Sharing *

Reluctant Giver I rarely share my resources, time, or skills with others, and I mostly focus on my own needs.

Occasional Giver I give when asked but rarely take the initiative. I prefer to keep most of my time and resources for myself.

Regular Giver I share some of my time, money, or possessions with others and feel satisfaction in helping when I can.

Joyful Giver I freely give my time, money, and resources without expecting recognition or return. Sharing has become a natural part of my life.

Selﬂess Service (Enriched) I live with generosity at the center of my life, oﬀering time, money, skills, or possessions with compassion and humility. I see giving as a privilege and actively look for ways to uplift others and build community. “External renunciation is meaningless if the Soul remains fettered by internal shackles.” — Bhava-pahuda (13)