Materialistic or Realistic?

Suddenly thought of this issue and realized that people nowadays are growing to be more Materialistic rather than Realistic.
Why is that so?
Is it because of the advancement in technology, increase in communication and competition that makes people more materialistic?
People are now always thinking about future, where their future image lies in how much money they will gain, what will they have in future.. an apartment, a luxury car and etc.
Even children nowadays are comparing who have the best technology among them, best mobile phone, most advance gadgets.... But what does this attitude takes us to?

A world full of debts?
We just can't be able to achieve all those at top level and always be one step ahead of people in terms of technology and or possession, hence bribery occurs. Where is the realistic side of us?
Isn't it as long as we are able to survive, have a place to live, no worries in terms of food and clothes or perhaps aim for a source of transportation and extra savings in case of emergency and that is totally enough?

But No... everyone are aiming to have the best of everything causing people to suffer and selfish.
No one helps each other with sincerity and genuine heart anymore... All expected a return, thus making those receiving feels the pressure too.

I too realize that as days past by, I eventually affected by the "disease" of materialism. was always thinking of possession rather than being realistic and these thinking is eating me up day by day.. thus making me feel more miserable as time passes by.

Now, also thanks to the drama I said earlier, I need to be realistic instead if materialistic, trying to release myself from those unnecessary thoughts and step back into reality. What is more important than having a healthy, happy and save life as compared to worrying of being in the top of the world with the possession that you may loss one day and constantly competing with others to stay at that point of time?

We should all review our future once again and try to get rid of those materialistic thoughts and be realistic today and in the future. That will eventually release your burden and decreases the pressure felt in you and with others as well as increasing the sense of fulfillment.