Are we missing the point?
We’re surrounded by gadgets and media almost a third of our day. If we exclude the 6–8 hours of (ideal) sleep, we’re constantly glued to our devices. The moment we wake up, we’re hit with a flood of notifications. I remember when WhatsApp was new, people used to flood group chats with images, memes, and forwarded texts. Waking up to hundreds of unread messages was a sign of how 'social' you were. The more notifications you had, the more popular you seemed. It was almost like a badge of belonging. Like every other trend, that phase passed. It was replaced by newer apps, new kinds of notifications, and newer ways of seeking validation. What hasn’t changed or perhaps has only worsened is our desire to constantly be seen, to seek validation, to own more, and to curate a picture-perfect life. Is it bad to want a good life? No, not at all. Everyone dreams of having nice things. But it becomes harmful when we’re trapped in a cycle of never feeling satisfied. When we’re more concerned...