Many of us in developed societies are in a vicious circe. We work hard so that we can earn money. When we have more money , we spend more. Because we spend more, we have to work even harder. The circle goes round and round. The result is not increased happiness, but more stress and less free time to be ourselves and be with our families and friends.
However, there is growing resistance to this consumer society, especially from young people. Protest groups are insisting that some of our money be redistributed to the third world. Trade unions demand that the Prime Minister reduce the working week. They are also suggesting that people should share work and thus reduce unemployment.
As a society, it's high time that these issues more seriously. We should insist that advertising is more controlled, especially advertising aimed at children. We should also make sure that there are constructive ways for young people to use their free time apart from spending money. On a personal level, we ought to visit the shops less and worry less about our image. Above all, we should remember that 'being' and 'doing' are much more important than 'having' .
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