Our relationships are more important than even the most expensive of material goods. This is something that people are all to commonly unaware of. Americans and people all over the world are so concerned about having the newest phone, the fastest computer and the most expensive car, because we are obsessed with things.
With the recent passing of black Friday, I was reminded of the idea that people go crazy to get good deals on Christmas presents for their friends and family. Not to make an assumption about all those people, but they seemed to have an intense urge to get the best gift so that the recipient will, in a sense, love them. This mind set is wrong because things don't produce love, people do. Your sister or best friend will still love you no matter what you get them. If love or appreciation is what you seek, work on building your personal relationship with the person, like spending time together, instead of depending on a material gift.
Though your relationship with your phone or TV can bring you joy and happiness, it is no comparison to the joy and happiness of comradery and friendship. Spending even one hour laughing with friends or family will brighten your whole day, whereas an hour of TV time is only used as a way to pass time rather than using it.
There are, however, several situations where there can be a combination of relationships and material things that can be beneficial. For example, spending time communicating with friends or family via skype or facetime. This requires a material object, but is just as rewarding as having a real face to face conversation. The same can be said about talking on the phone with your loved ones. In these cases, the end justifies the means.
Despite the exceptions, a personal relationship is far more important and beneficial than having the newest and greatest of things.
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