This was a very interesting piece to read as it really made me think about how reliant people are on material things. I realized just from this essay that people buy things in order to make themselves happier. However, does this really make a person happy? I would have to say for personal experience anytime I buy something for myself I really do become more happy. For example, this past weekend I bought a new pair of Asics, which are the elite running shoes for our time. I bought them, for $120, which is the most, I have ever spent for a pair of shoes in my life, but honestly, they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. When I bought them I was instantly happier with myself, I believe this was because I had finally spent my money on something that I could show off. In addition, I now had no reason to not run every day.
After reading this, it really made me think about my purchase and when I was walking through the mall how so many people were out shopping and all the different stores and products that are offered for people to purchase. I realized that so many people buy things in order to make themselves or other happy. But, I honestly do not have a problem with this because, isn’t that why we work for our money? So that we can buy things (material goods) to make ourselves happier. I also, feel like I do not need a game such as the Sims to make me realize things about my life. I understand what I do on a daily basis and why I do it.
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