Having materialistic desires is fine; only those who have completely transcended their ego don’t have any. - Vex King

Our ego always wants to feel significant and adored. It seeks instant gratification. It wants to feel more powerful than other people. It’s the reason people buy things they don’t need – to impress people they don’t even care about. It’s the reason we become bitter about other people’s successes. It’s the reason greed exists and why we’re constantly striving to outdo others. It prevents us from acting with love and understanding.

Awareness of the present Every second you spend thinking about the next moment, you avoid embracing the present.
Ensure your life isn’t lived entirely in your head.

Dip yourself into a pool of self-love and you’ll never drown from other people’s judgements about you.