Materialism: Appreciating the Real Worth of Material Essay

Materialism: Appreciating the Real Worth of Material Objects

Of all the material items I possess, the object which I value the most is undeniably my cell phone. It is my constant companion. It is the first thing I use in the morning to check my email and Facebook page and it is the last thing I turn off at night. With my cell phone, I can contact my friends and family. I can ask for help when faced with an emergency. I can take pictures with it; surf the Internet for information; I can even shop and get directions from my phone. A close 'second' would be my iPod. My entire musical life is contained within this small device: the songs that inspire me; conjure up great memories; get me 'revved up' to work out. It also gives me the ability to discover new songs and instantly download songs I have enjoyed hearing on the radio and want to listen to again and again. My iPod provides the soundtrack of my life. The final material item which I possess of great value is my bank account and the money contained within it: I am very proud of the money I have saved over the years, storing away what I have in a bank account.I do not think that I personally am too attached to material objects for the sake of displaying my wealth (or lack thereof). But I know if I were to give up my cell phone, this would substantially inhibit the quality of my life. First of all, I have many people who are near and dear to me with whom I cannot imagine not being able to communicate with on daily basis. Of course, I could visit them but I live too far away to meet face-to-face in many cases. Phone conversations can be time consuming in our busy lives. Unlike a phone call, I can keep in touch with all of my friends, from all of the facets of my life on Facebook. I also think my life is enriched as well as made easier with the information I am able….....