#365grateful ~ Day 27

Think big.

Today I took the time to try and rethink my stance on something.  I use to be materialistic (social status/happiness = acquire/consume) but now I cringe at it.  My notion has been that if you can afford it then go for it, if you cannot then be responsible.  If you can afford it but it is excessive then it is a tragic waste of money when it can be better spent towards greater goods.

I am completely bias.  I know it can come across as bullshit so I want to try and understand it.

I thought about my ex-girlfriend because she is materialistic.  I could describe her habits in great detail but it would make me irrationally angry.  My emotions would have no effect on the outcome of who she is.  Becoming aware of when you are involved in the process of judging is crucial to becoming objectively aware.

I then thought along the lines of retail therapy - altering one's mood by shopping.  I know of an individual who commissions a lot of art; the anticipation of receiving new things frequently helps his depression.  In that case, would blurring the line between wants and needs become less materialistically driven?  My struggles teeter between being empathetic and cynical.  Perhaps materialism reminds me too much of my own immaturities and recklessness.

The thought processes was not meant to be taken deep nor serious.  At the heart of it I wanted to be grateful for having more than just an opinion.