How can George Harrison's ideas apply to today's consumerism?
It's a classic case of mistaking the symptom for the cure, isn't it? We're constantly being told we need more, that happiness lies in acquiring things, in keeping up with the latest trends. But that's just maya, the illusion that keeps us running on a hamster wheel. All these possessions, they don't bring lasting peace. In fact, they often weigh us down, creating more attachment. The real wealth is internal – love, compassion, self-awareness. Trying to realize that true contentment comes from within, not from the next gadget or designer label, that's the key. All things must pass, especially material things.
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