We want more. We need more. We do everything we can to get as much as possible—more space, the best house, the nicest cars, and the newest cell phone. We don’t just want these things; we want to show them off on social media.
But these are just the extras in life. In the grand scheme of things, they hold little value. They aren't necessary for our survival. With all of today's technological advances, life has become so easy that we've started to forget what it really means to be human—and how we even survived as a species.
Not long ago, people depended on each other. Communities welcomed newcomers. Neighbours looked out for one another, ensuring the streets were safe. Kids played outside. Families gathered at the park. People knew each other—and helped each other.
Now, neighbourhoods are just strangers living next door. We can stay inside for days, weeks, or even months, getting everything we need—food, medicine, even relationships—delivered through a screen.
Sure, those things are nice to have. But that's all they are: nice to have. Somewhere along the way, we placed them at the center of our happiness. We forgot they’re just extras.
We've mistaken convenience for independence. We think we’re self-sufficient when we can live alone, ordering whatever we want with a few clicks. But what happens if the technology disappears? Could we really take care of ourselves?
And it's not just technology. Material possessions have the same effect. There are people who seem to have everything, yet they keep chasing the next big thing—the newest car, the trendiest restaurant, the most expensive jewelry.
They're so focused on the object that they miss what really matters: being present. Watching the sunrise. Hearing a child’s laughter. Savouring a quiet morning coffee. These small moments are what make us human, and yet we overlook them in pursuit of the extras.
It’s time to reclaim our humanity. Technology is helpful, but only to a point. Don't let it consume you. Use it to become better. Build real relationships—face to face, not screen to screen.
Take care.