someone close to me made a comment on my personal sense of materialism. They mentioned how simple possessions directly changed my satisfaction/mood. Since this observation was voiced, I have become very aware of my "need"/want for worldly things. I can concede that I am...materialistic. This does not mean I desire gold, namebrands, or items for the mere pleasure of having the "best", but it does reflect how a palpable inanimate object can placate my demeanor such as an infant with his blankie. I was curious to see if my need for material goods was one that was ever...satisfied or if my desire for things was a perpetual hunger for something. I wondered about if this exploration into wanting was even warranted or just a waste of my time. Questions like, "Do humans benefit or degrade from a possessional pursuit?" or "Are we nurtured to want things?" rang through my head. And in this effort to find defined contrast between good and evil, I stumbled confused over daily routines/problems until I realized I was sitting in a wading pool splashing around in the evidence and all the reason that I needed.
One thing to note,is that in finding my answer, there were things that obstructed me from gaining clarity. These things ranged from my pride, the democratic caucus, sonics games, and a parking ticket among other things. It is very easy for individuals to fall to victim to their own daily lives in finding true clarity. So allow me to take a moment, to apologize to those I may have done wrong. I don't believe in a God, nor do I believe that offenses I have made against people in the past can be revoked, but what I hope is that my altruistic efforts to do good will allow me an opportunity to look back in my life and know I helped more than hurt the helpless.
There are some individuals who have not only devoted their fortunes to help, but have devoted their whole lives to promote and aid those who had lost their control over their lives. These people are doctors, social care workers, personal fitness/health trainers, lawyers, and so many professions. There must be a moment in all our lives where we question our luxuries worth against the worth of someone else's need. We can all acknowledge that for ourselves, we try to maximize efficiency, either with our time, money, or effort. Why is it that we can justify so obtaining many luxuries for ourselves in place of doing good for others. I believe it is how children are raised.
tbc....
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ryc: yes, shallow for now. and how do you know when I update when you don't even subscribe to me anyway? some 6th sense u have...
and you know something? i've thought about devoting my life to aid others...to realize that i am materialistic, and i am just too selfish to give up my life for others. if i am to help, it will be after i get up first. unless i have a child.