The popular media likes to dwell on materialism. That is because their revenues come from ads. The more that they can sell things to their viewers, the more they can charge for ads. This focus on selling ads has created a culture of materialism. Those who pay to have your attention want to sell you something.
They sell everything. They sell it to everyone. They sell you the belief that you must have whatever it is in order to have a good life. If you can not afford it then you are marginalized in your own view of yourself. Others feel the same way. You are often judged by your clothes and your car and your jewelry. You can never have enough so you are never satisfied for long.
All of this propaganda of materialism begins at an early age. Children are beset with games and toys that they must have. Their friends have all of that so they must have it too. Is it any wonder that you value this stuff? For you have been trained to be a consumer. It is the major driving force behind many lives.
Wake up people and smell the wild roses. They don’t need anything that is sold in the marketplace. The roses have their roots in the ground and their faces in the air. Somehow they manage to survive the cold, drought and heat. They seem to be smiling about that as they flaunt their lovely flowers. I have never seen a wildflower hauled off for sickness or depression.
Be happy with what you are. You do not need to augment it with anything to be wonderful. See the beauty I placed in your eyes and your heart. Let your natural self explore the world. Seek out everything that makes your soul sing. You will be surprised to find what you truly love and find to be valuable. Become a expert on that.
I have placed you here to learn and experience many things. There is a whole world of things to choose from. Collect good experiences and loving relationships. Learn how to be the best friend and wisest parent. Love everyone that you can and help those that you can. You will find that you are rich in all the things that count.
Your life will become an advertisement for wisdom and grace. Even I will watch that ad. For You and I are acquiring the best of all things. We are gaining love, gratitude and real friendships, as we collect and share everything worth having.