We as a society are so concerned with owning things. The best cars, the best phones, the latest technology, the nicest clothes. We are trying to outdo our neighbors! We want more more more. But do we NEED more more more? Let me help ya out, the answer is no. The United States economy is in a world of hurt right now. I refuse to go into politics and play the blame game, but what would make this situation better? If our own personal debt was under control. Of course the market thrives on spending money and consumerism but, we could improve our situations. Affluenza as I have heard it called is our obsession with the need for things, which leads many to falsely correlate this to status and power.
"In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women." - Scarface
I'm not talking about women here, just perceived power.
Don't cars for the most part all serve the same purpose? I mean yeah you've got 2 door, 4 door, hatchback, sedan blah blah blah. They get you places you need to go right? What baffles my mind is why you would want to buy a truck if you don't work construction, don't go off roading, don't hunt, don't tow boats or toys etc.. Why? They are terrible for the environment, they suck up gas, they aren't efficient.. What is their purpose? Sports cars. When will you be alone in a high speed chase that you will need that incredible acceleration power? If you are climbing mountains aka Lambs Canyon, you may want something a little more powerful, but I'm pretty sure my little Honda- 4 cylinders front wheel drive can make it up that mountain with slight deceleration with four people in the car. I suppose it all depends on where you hold your priorities, in being showy and out thousands more dollars, or being efficient. Just saying.
Phones are pretty convenient, not gonna lie. Member when you could only call people? Crazy because it was only about 4 years ago that texting began to explode and now it completely dictates most of our lives! I'm quite the guilty party so i will not deny that! But now you can do anything! ANYTHING on your phone, Internet, shop, check facebook, twitter, myspace, friendster there are games on there, ways to find music, the list is exhausting! But do we need all of tha
t? It seems to me that we are in trouble if we can not just disconnect from our phones when we want to. If you don't want to answer your phone, don't! If you don't want to text back, don't! 
One should not feel bad if they set their phone on silent or simply turn it off. We don't need to be in touch all the time. Of course it can be convenient, or course if you don't mind being bombarded with a zillion texts from everyone, that is your preference.There are so many side roads i feel that need to be explored, but if I were to do so, i would be here until next year. We honestly don't need half of the things we think we do. The simple life seems the best option. As I mentioned above, no doubt they are convenient! Of course i love the fact that i could pull out my ipod and listen to my entire collection of music. That is ideal!
If you believe in an afterlife, a heaven of sorts, which i do, then maybe it helps to put into perspective that we can not take anything with us. We don't even get to take our bodies! So what is the use of having a flash car, some designer clothes, the newest ipod etc.? You know what seems important to have at that point? Relationships. People. Experiences. What do you have if you don't have them? If you have extra money why buy a luxury car when you can go on a stalwart whirlwind adventure?!
Of course the purpose of this is to 'consider' what was said and perhaps simplify our lives. Beware of Affluenza, and be aware of your habits and perhaps eliminate fluff and nonsense in life.
That is all :)
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