Daily Insight: Shoes and Cars

A wise man once said “she don’t believe in shooting stars but she believe in shoes and cars.” I’m pretty sure Ye isn’t saying this particular girl doesn’t believe in all things as abstract as shooting stars, but he does have a point. Our society is driven by material things.

To homeboy who stood in line for 483732 hours to get them Jordans, make sure you spend just as much time with your loved ones. To the kid who spends $400 on a gaming console, make sure you know what it’s like to use your imagination. Running around the side of the house pretending to be a spy was THE MOST fun when I was a kid. To the woman who has the latest bag, make sure that’s the only baggage you’re carrying around. To the rapper wearing 93 Jesus pieces around your neck, make sure you know what you’re wearing symbolizes.

I will be the first to admit; YES I have an obscene amount of clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry and other material possessions. But those are not the things that make me the most happy. The trick is to find things to stay grounded with and do not get lost in the world of material possessions.

Make a connection with a person rather than connecting your credit card to a register. Because when everything is said and done the material things you have are not the things you will be remembered for.

-Becks