Materialism according to the Oxford Dictionary, literally means the tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than the spiritual values of an individual. In the 21st century, humans have openly become more materialistic and status conscious compared to in the past, because worldly desires and possessions have always been man’s first requirement and pleasure but with the ever increasing developments this urge has increased in us. Now we seem to be inclined more towards material gains and things rather than intellectual or spiritual pursuits. There was a period when life was quiet simple and devoid of any hypocrisy, humans were more caring and thoughtful of each other rather than judging a person on the basis of their material possessions, the criteria was far more straightforward: Education, discipline and training were at the core of our focus. People lived simply and did not judge others so critically. They had less requirements and needs to fulfill. They dressed up in a simple manner, ate simple unadulterated food, lived in plain houses the size of which was usually dependent on their needs and social positions. With the passage of time and as the human population increased, so did our … Continue reading Life Tips by Mehreen: Materialism and its effects on us