I was sitting in a class the other day, and my professor started talking about Karl Marx and commodities. I had never really thought about how much materialism owns our world until then, but when I heard the word 'commodity', I suddenly came to a realization: our society seems to be controlled by commodities.
What is it about material things that make us so greedy? Why do I spend my extra money on clothes and handbags when people are starving around the world? Does this make me selfish, or am I just enjoying the opportunities and luxuries I've created for myself? (Your input is quite welcome and appreciated)
It’s all about us- the few, the proud, the American. Our values are different- family is no longer the centerpiece of life. We care about ourselves, and our image. Image is everything. Dress to impress. Image sells. Look your best. Work so hard that you don’t rest, then you can keep up with the best. Just tell me how great I am. Do it.
Today in the dentists' office I heard Christina Aguilera's song "Beautiful." I let my mind wander about my mental happy place, far away from the burring of the drill, the stinging tang of smoke drifting from my mouth, the white-hot "CRACK" as my tooth parted company from my gums. Lectures that never seem to end and dental visits have taught me a mental happy place is a very good thing.
It seems that every year another holiday falls victim to materialism. The most current victim of this plaguing disease is Valentine's Day. This holiday began as a day simply to commemorate the death of St. Valentine. Saint Valentine was a priest who performed marriages between young lovers in secret.
So, because today is the last day of school before winter break, there are two questions which are buzzing around. The first is, "you, me, Formal?" but that's not really what i wanted to talk about
Really, We all turn to one another and ask, "what are you doing for winter break/christmas?"
And my classmate says, "absolutely nothing."
Confused, I asked, "Nothing? No gifts, no parties?"
October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, has just passed. In the spirit of "giving back", many stores are making new merchandise to lure buyers into purchasing these products with the guarantee that the company will give a percentage to breast cancer research.
why do we get up in the morning? why do we brush our teeth. why do we have showers. why do we go buy nice clothes. why do we go to school. what, is it to look nice? to attract the opposite sex?
