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Some schools of thought tell us that materialism is bad, while others tell us that there is nothing wrong with wanting “stuff.” How do we decide which path is right for us? The key is to understand that the path that is right for you is what is right for you. You cannot let anyone else tell you what to do.
Should We Reject Materialism?
What is wrong with materialism, really? Does it make us greedy to want things, or to appreciate having things? Are physical things preventing us from becoming our best selves? The way that you feel about these questions is going to play a role in whether or not you are ultimately going to be happy with the concept of materialism. If you are happy with your things, and you have no problem wanting more, then there is nothing wrong for you to be materialistic. If you feel like your things are negatively impacting who you are as a person, and that you must reject them and move on without them in order to be your ideal self, then yes, you are on the other side of the spectrum.
The key here is to understand that it is completely okay to be on either side of the spectrum, but you have to make the decision for you and not for anyone else. Do what feels comfortable to you. Do what makes you satisfied. Do not compromise your own believes for the sake of anyone else, because ultimately, you are in charge of your own destiny.
