SELF
The Allure of Instant Gratification
Why do we give in to our desire for the material
This is a perennial question on the lips of many! That is everybody who perceives value as something beyond the material. Some “subscribe” to the material means more than others. This is nothing new. Eventually, we all come to the same realisation. The material gratification is perishable and ephemeral! Whilst the immaterial is eternal and fulfils the spirit!
Why then do we still seek instant gratification via “material-means”?
The answer is rather simple. Humans are creatures of habit and comfort. Many (most of us) will follow a path that satisfies our immediate cravings. In particular, the one which does not clash with our habits if possible.
Developing a craving for instant material gratification is a very expensive habit! Many people cannot see through their haze of vices before it is too late. There is a direct correlation between one’s ability to create, earn, and provide and one’s…
