Driven by Materialism

This evening's Dharma circle, I shared to my juniors how materialistic actually I am as a person. Although I constantly tell myself not to get tempted by material means, I find myself the greatest victim of all.

Recently, I get re-connected to this army friend who comes from a filthy rich family. His parents have bought a few private housings in Singapore, but are often overseas. His brother is staying in one of the apartments, while he is staying at another (the one facing Sentosa). This friend has extended his invitation to my army gang to ask if anyone is interested in shifting in with him.

What makes this offer appealing is that his apartment has got very posh furnishings. There is a swimming pool and gym facing the sea, and he is not keeping any rentals. All he needs is to have some friends to 'brighten' up his apartment with noise and laughters. Most imptly, his apartment is jus 3 min's drive to my workplace, and there is free and private carpark spaces. And I dun think i will ever get a chance to stay in such a high class private apartment (probably one of the most sought for apt in Singapore).

Whilst i feel v tempted to shift in, i also feel very disgusted with myself. I can actually be so easily driven by materialism. If i cannot afford such a posh lifestyle, then i shldnt get myself engaged in it. I shld only enjoy whatever within my means. I shld spend only what i earn. Moreover, there is no free lunch in this world. I dun wanna live in a world owing to ppl. And why shld such a rich guy with family of high societal status get associated with medicore like us? He may welcome us for now but i cant tell wat will happened in the long run. I dun wana feel despised.

The surprising fact is none of my friends are taking up his offer. It shows everyone has brains.