The Ruse

The last drive on the Likelike Highway to the dealership in Kane’ohe with the Nissan® Quest minivan was scenic and enjoyable. Coffee time was held at the fast food joint in Kahala first in order to facilitate faster access to the H-1 freeway and avoid the morning rush hour. About an hour of time was required to divest the minivan. Much “gnashing of teeth” and waffling occurred over the last month, but logic prevailed (i.e., reasons listed previously in Notes). Subsequently, numbness overwhelmed the senses.

With the divestiture of the minivan complete, the anticipated exit from the “ownership society” was accomplished. The only remaining material possession of any significant value is the iPhone XR, and the latter is not worth much. The sale of the minivan will yield $12,000 in funds when the check is received within two weeks.

The reduction of material possessions to near nothing lays bare the ruse of the “vital lie.” There is now nothing to reinforce status or social standing. No external meaning can be derived. Only the true essence of human existence in all its nakedness is visible. Hence, the numbness. Unfortunately, freedom has yet to be attained. There is still rental housing slavery in the dreadful “old folks home.”

At the present time, there are no plans to replace the minivan with another vehicle. Ownership of any new vehicle will require a dual-fold purpose, that is, both a mode of transportation and homeless motorhome. Nothing more, nothing less.

The weather turned cold and rainy by mid-afternoon. The wrath of the minivan, perhaps? There was some remorse, but logic and reason can find no cause to reverse course.

Addendum: There is no celebration planned over this latest significant event. Instead, more austerity measures will be invoked. The moratorium on all purchases will continue indefinitely.

Update: The divestiture of the minivan has resulted in a $15,000 decrease in net worth. The true cost of exodus is always high.