The human will is an amazing thing. We are able to make choices, we can do what we want. The magnitude of this ability is huge. Although we have will we still have instinctual nature to fulfill our animalistic urges; we have the power to choose when and where, and that is what separates us from the wild things.

There are those who choose to live hedonistically, wanting nothing more than to satiate their physical urges and hunger above all else. We are not animals! Certain indulgences can wait. What value should be placed in is the advancement of mankind in every way possible.

What makes you happy? Does your collection of comic books, baseball cards or hats bring you pleasure? Does purchasing designer clothing at an outrageous price give you a sense of well being? These things really mean nothing. They are nothing more than interests. In the end your comic books and baseball cards are just pieces of paper with either trivia statistics or fictional stories written on them, your hats worth nothing more than keeping the sun out of your eyes, your designer clothing just as efficient as something more affordable.

Why do you keep up with social trends? Because your will is weak. You are lacking in values and place false ones on frivilous things in order to give yourself a false sense of contentment. It's the perfect time to assess where your values stand and whether or not they're a benefit to you or anything else.