Many people live their lives clamouring for the unattainable. They wish to lead a life of luxury, but yet they inevitably end up living a life of regrets. The high-life is nothing but an endless pursuit of material gratification, a futile attempt at mimicking the lifestyles of the rich and famous; Human greed is insatiable. There’s a Chinese adage that goes like this: As we enter this world with no possessions, we would also depart without them.
In today’s wealth-centric societies, it’s unfortunate that it has become imperative for one to realize the dream of living it up. But while one can actively seek out the attainment of material extravagance, one can similarly achieve the mental discipline to find satisfaction in the status quo. It is the latter of the two that I can identify myself with.
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