Wanting More [Better]

A few days ago, my sister asked me if I was satisfied with my 2-month-old phone. "It's okay, but I wish the camera quality were better," I replied. "Perhaps I expected too much because the specs stated that the unit has a 200 Megapixel camera," I explained further.

"Thought it was great. I'm planning on changing my phone," she said, which didn't come as a surprise to me at all, since she loves to splurge on many things. Her current phone is a flagship model, which she purchased last December. Had I known about her plans to change it soon, I wouldn't have bought a new phone and waited for a hand-me-down, lol!

But yes, I've been a recipient of her love for shopping (I call it shopaholism). Not only have I been handed down slightly used gadgets (smartphones, tablets, WiFi on the go), but also brand new clothes, household items, shoes, bags, and such. I once commented that I didn't need to spend anything on my house because someone is doing that for me and my hubby, too!😅 Even our LilGuy had his share of that generosity. We are truly grateful, siempre!

Anyway, that got me thinking. Why do we want more?

Because it's ingrained in our nature, fueled by our innate desire for growth, fulfillment, and improvement or advancement. Wanting more drives us to evolve, seek better things or ways, and strive for better life conditions. That has been so since time immemorial, yeah? If not, we wouldn't have the world we know today.

The desire is then amplified by the modern landscape of consumerism and materialism in this hyper-connected (digital) world, where advertisements (and social media) are constantly bombarding us with this and that, luring us to more wants, which we often mistake for "needs."

And let's not forget the societal expectations, where more seems to equate to success and happiness.

I am not saying wanting more is all bad. It's what drives us to stay thriving and do what we do every single day. It makes us discover new things and experiences. How we manage our desires is a different thing, though. If we keep chasing something because we believe (or think) it's the key to happiness, then it's time we work on our inner selves first.

Looking back, my sister always loved quality things, even when we were growing up. And I think it has been the driving force behind her advancement. It prompted her to think bigger and seek more opportunities that opened the gateways of abundance. And I'm glad she never changed. She was always a giver, and still is!

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