It is often said that people are too materialistic these days--that materialism has become a dominant value. What kinds of things do you see, hear, or experience that make you think, "I don't want to be a materialistic person"?
2007-03-01 07:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I am currently a stay at home mom. I choose to be here with my children, but drive a used car, live in a used home, typically buy "best choice" or "always save" brands instead...I don't want to be materialistic. What matters to me is being here with/for my children. You can't take any material possessions with you when you die, but I can leave a lifetime of memories with my family and friends..THAT'S what matters to me :)
2007-03-01 07:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by mommyismyname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shear weight of "stuff". I lived for a long time in my car, travelling around Australia, and loved the freedom of having virtually no possessions. The minute I settled down again, the 'stuff' just piled up. I am considering selling everything again and feeling the freedom.
2007-03-01 16:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by yutu34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more 'things' you have, the more you have to worry about.
Keep your eyes on what's necessary, and you can't go wrong.
2007-03-01 15:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋