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Addiction and Greed Influence Us in Different Intensities - Depending on the Stage We Focus On
In Stage 1 this challenge easily overpowers us completely and may lead our entire life astray.
In STAGE 1 we eagerly grab the belongings of others, - while at the same time complaining when we are forced to part with ours. We recklessly pursue our pleasure without care if we disturb others, - yet violently object if this happens to us.
This disorientation impedes us as long as we accumulate ever more matter, - and as long as we disregard the needs and rights of others, or deem them less relevant than ours.
This challenge starts to neutralize when we shift focus to STAGE 4
In STAGE 2 to 4 doubts start, whether material possessions really bring the happiness we are programmed to expect. Yet still we direct much energy towards acquiring, polishing and parading them, - and towards ever higher status.
From STAGE 5 to 9 we realize that all energy and time we use for managing unneeded possessions is actually lacking for our growth. We notice that buying superfluous things doesn't give us the pleasure it used to bring. Advertisement ceases to influence us.
