-Extreme Consumerism-

Isn't it undeniable that human beings are designed and shaped to have unlimited wants but lesser needs.
Furthermore, limited resources in the world today render our materialistic wants unattainable.


However, some tend to think otherwise.
There are some who are inclined to obtain more than they deem necessary.
Why would anyone need more than 10 pairs of shoes?
Or besides that, so many different permutations of accesories.


Younger generation consumers prove to have the mentality of being boastful with what they have.
Flaunting their possessions to peers and people around them but also try their best to be subtle in their tracks so as to not be hated by others.
Why do they fall victim to extreme consumerism?
We are living in a world where people are driven to seize the opportunity to be recognized by others.
Hence, in order to do this, adolescent consumers fall prey and allow the fallacy of acknowledgement to occur, especially those who are rich.


On the flip side of the coin, news articles and documentaries show that the resources in the world are depleting.
If the world's consumers continue to allow the deceit of childishness take over, one day, MAY BE one day, our world will indirectly fall into a pit of darkness where we have no choice but to remove those selfish wants from our heads.


Comparing ourselves with others in different countries like Africa.
Unlike us, they are "robbed" of the luxury that we already have on this little red dot.
You will never be able to hear them say things like, "I wish I had a new handphone" or "I hope I get a PSP for my birthday", let alone them not even celebrating their birthdays.
I can't help but to say that we're truely blessed to be a developed country with advanced technology and up-to-date machinery.
Even our government is one of the best. (some might not think so, oh well)


Anyway, I feel that majority of Singapore's population is spoilt with too many cravings.
Excessively demanding for goods and services does not bring you much but a ruined mind-set.
Furthermore, we should not allow ourselves to get spoon-fed by others all the time.


Do not be deluded and easily deceived by earthly materialistic wants.
Appreciate life the way it is, and be happy of the things you have instead of being unsatisfied with the things you don't have.
Of course we can demand for things when the need arises.
But beware not to be embezzled by extreme consumerism.