STATUS SYMBOL

Believe me, today to lead a simple life, needs real courage.
There is so much pressure, pomp and show, expectations from the family and outsiders, that one tends to beg borrow and maintain status. May I ask what status ? These people will always remain unsatisfied n grumble behind your back or sometimes even tell you on your face.

Is it worth spending huge amounts for  Navjots, Weddings, Anniversaries; sometimes even taking loans???

These days, it's a prestige issue to have a lavish lifestyle. Big flats, ACs, huge TVs in every room, etc. One keeps paying some loan or the other.

Just think about this. Whom are we trying to impress and satisfy ? Our own Ego ? Or the world ?
Then we constantly worry about loan repayments.
I prefer to have everything necessary but not to compete with relatives and friends. For e.g. A Nano is more useful (these days), than a Merk, it saves petrol and can easily be parked and maintained, unless one has to travel long distances out of town.

Please do think and give your valuable suggestions.

Armin Dutia Motashaw.