Material possessions can provide only temporary happiness from "summary" of If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy? by Raj Raghunathan
Our society bombards us with messages that acquiring more material possessions will bring us lasting happiness. We are constantly exposed to advertisements that promise that buying a certain product will make our lives better and more fulfilling. However, the truth is that material possessions can only provide us with temporary happiness. When we buy something new, whether it's a new car, a new gadget, or a new outfit, we experience a rush of excitement and pleasure. This feeling of happiness is fleeting, as we quickly adapt to the new possession and the pleasure it brings diminishes. We then find ourselves seeking out the next new thing that will once again provide us with that temporary happiness. This cycle of seeking happiness through material possessions is a never-ending one. We become trapped in a cycle of consumerism, constantly chasing after the next new thing...
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