No amount of collection will ever be enough yet this is what we are taught, consume, consume, consume. It comes in many forms, not just material.
Happiness is an emotion like any other, it is transitory. In my view, the work performed along the journey is what is valuable. Sometimes it will bring joy, sometimes heartache.
You're right, we consume in many forms and not just material. I'm happy that there are other ways of consuming and not only the material way, but still.. I don't want our happiness to be so depending on consuming.
If we find ourselves in a situation, when we have no goal to strive for, can we find anything to work with if we have no goals?
For me, I do not see an end to work. The world is in such a mess that there is always something to work on, something to attempt.