Possibly one of the more overused buzz-words of the day, almost to the point of becoming cliche. And one that has developed polarizing political connotations. But also one that deserves a second look and closer consideration.
Based on my observations, the modern world is in the process of generating a consumption based society that can't possibly be sustained long-term. It has set as a goal a materialistic standard of living that more and more people are struggling to maintain. Each generation's disappointed lifestyle expectations set by the preceding generation.
The truth is, the human population has gone into a growth phase sometime referred to by biologists as exponential. At the same time the planet we live on possesses a finite quantity of resources to be shared among a constantly growing number of people.
Rather than re-assess the true nature of their expectations, most people choose find a convenient scape-goat to blame for their diminishing wealth. This can be clearly seen in the current political climate in this country. Each party using the "falling" standard of living as evidence of the failed policies of their opponents.
One possible solution. Attempt to ignore the messages constantly streaming into your consciousness through the commercial media and society in general. Re-evaluate the your current lifestyle and discover which parts of it are truly meaningful and which parts are the source of stress and frustration. Prioritize and simplify. Eliminate the non-essentials. Clear out the clutter. Make time to spend alone with your own mind.
Seriously people, you don't need all that shit you think you need.
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