Once upon a time shoes were made

for protecting the feet. After heavy rain overnight and continuing through the morning, the road at the front of the house had filled with water so I took off my sandals and walked barefoot to work. I carried my sandals to protect them and now I have a bruise on the sole of my left foot causing me to limp. To think that I valued the well being of my sandals more than my feet? Am I becoming a materialist to the extent that my possessions are more highly valued than my own body and soul?