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Problems with family and friends stress me out

The problems i have with my family and friends is that i dont want competition, ego and pride that applies to big things in this capitalist modern society that values hyper individualism, materialism and consumerism. Like ‘whos got the biggest house, whos got the best car’ etc etc. its love destroying because now you in a serious competition against people who you grew up with, that involves ego, and most likely pride. I dont think certain types of competition are wrong, like who can run the fastest and whos got the best bench press max. But when it comes to bigger life stuff in this type of capitalism of the modern first world, it creates ego and fuels competition. It literally creates and brings out the worst of you. And people are blind to it. Its very sad, I want my family and friends to win and be happy. But I can’t help it if they think we are competing against each other, that removes all the love. All i can do it remind myself of this and understand this is the reality of the world for a lot of people. Not everyone but a lot of people nonetheless, unfortunately. I will try to communicate this to them to bring hope and faith in the future. All love.

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