There is no joy (over any period of time) in shiny bright objects.
A shiny bright object is:
1. a car
2. a handbag
3. a large dental practice
4. a CV that is impressive to strangers
5. a nose job
A shiny bright object is not:
1. a trip to the cinema with your loved one
2. a walk in the rain with your dog
3. cresting a long steep hill at 6.30 on a Sunday morning on your bike
4. hearing someone say thank you
What is the opposite of a shiny bright object.. I’ll have some more of those.