Material possessions are used to boost selfesteem from "summary" of The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch
In a society preoccupied with image and status, people often turn to material possessions as a way to enhance their sense of self-worth. The acquisition of expensive cars, designer clothes, and luxury goods serves as a form of validation, a way to demonstrate one's success and importance to others. In this culture of narcissism, the focus is not on inner qualities or personal growth, but on external markers of success and achievement.
Material possessions become a way to measure one's worth in the eyes of others, a way to signal one's social status and importance. The more expensive and exclusive the possessions, the higher one's status in the eyes of society. This constant need to display wealth and status can lead to a never-ending cycle of consumption, as individuals strive to keep up with the Joneses and prove their worth through their possessions.
However, the pursuit of material possessions as a way to boost self-esteem is ultimately a hollow endeavor. True self-worth cannot be bought or acquired through external means. It must come from within, from a sense of inner peace and self-acceptance. The constant need for external validation through material possessions only serves to perpetuate feelings of emptiness and inadequacy.
In a culture obsessed with appearances and social status, it can be easy to fall into the trap of using material possessions as a way to boost self-esteem. However, true self-worth can only come from within, from a sense of purpose and meaning that goes beyond the superficial markers of success. Only by looking inward and cultivating a sense of self-acceptance can individuals break free from the cycle of materialism and find true fulfillment in their lives.
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