Materialism: a false approach to live a happy life!

We all are living in a society where more importance is given to things than people. You know why, because today, there is so much emphasis on the brand of clothes you’re wearing, phone you're using, car you’re driving, and whatever you have in general. And these are actually those people who find happiness in materials (they think acquiring “expensive products” make them the “happiest person” on earth). Well, it’s completely a subjective approach. But you know where the main problem lies? When ostentatious people start showing off to others with an intention to demean them (specifically).  This is the conspicuous consumption where people tell you what they have (so-called brand), how much the cost of the product is, etc. (that too when you don’t ask them). So, you’re getting info free of cost. (Hahahahahah!)

Moreover, highly materialistic people believe that buying things is necessary to achieve goals of life such as happiness, success, etc. (Do you also believe the same?)

Materialism; is what you call a personality trait

Well, materialism is kinda natural part of a human being but today society has literally brainwashed us to buy this and that. And people are perpetuating it as if it’s the only thing to talk about. Basically, society places more value on how much money, branded products, cloths, and materials we have than our achievements.  Unfortunately, people keep on acquiring and demeaning others on the basis of materials. And I must have to say that these are the hollow people who are always in the race to demean others. They don’t see spiritual, intellectual, and cultural values but “materialism.”

In addition, people who display materialistic values tend to be seen by others as having negative personality traits like shallowness. Must remember - Fake showoff will cost you more. Being original, people will value you more.

Does materialism really make you happy? 

Materialism is a kind of addiction or a flaw in the society we live in. According to the Journal of Consumer Research, “pleasure in the acquisition of new things is short-lived.”  So, once it (short-lived happiness) is gone, you will be addicted to acquiring more and more. Now the question is why to chase transitory happiness? Guys, materialism really harms and threatens the environment, your nature for others, and makes you less emphatic. I feel materialistic people should make more authentic purchases, rather than trying to impress others, this way they’ll be happier.

According to a study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder psychology Professor Leaf Van Boven, "people who pursue happiness through material possessions are liked less by their peers than people who pursue happiness through life experiences." 

Materialism is creating chaos in society, but how? 

I don’t know whether you’ll agree with me or not, but materialistic people are a threat to society. They’re responsible for creating binaries in the society that ultimately brings aspiration in others to acquire the same thing. And you know what, it creates chaos and destruction in others because society is consistently brainwashing us to buy things that we actually don’t want to spend money on.  And this is the main reason why the world is in chaos because “things are being loved and people are being used.” You must remember “people were born to be loved and things are created to be used.”

An alternate to materialism 

To be very honest for highly materialistic people there is no alternative because it is their life. These are the most insecure people whose food won’t digest unless and until they flaunt off. You know what experts say, "you must choose to be around people who are less interested in material goods."

Guys, as you get older, you’ll realize that a 200 Rs. watch and 2000 Rs. Watch both tell the same time. So, rather than focusing on materials why not focus on acquiring knowledge, spiritual values, creating a sophisticated environment around, and make a world a better peaceful place to live in. Don’t you think imparting knowledge is much better than showing off so-called branded products?'

Well, I personally detest materialistic people and never get swayed by them. Just understand the difference between needs and wants. Now the ball is in your court make a wise decision!