07/14/2026
Capitalism, in its modern form, often becomes a mindset of constant pursuit—the relentless drive to consume the next big thing. We see it in the accumulation of material goods: clothes, cars, and status symbols. But it also shows up in how we treat people, as things to be acquired, used, or leveraged. Over time, that consumption, that drive is so addictive that the billionaire’s mindset is no different that a crack-head looking for its next high. Just like the crack head, the billionaire’s lust for money is never quenched.
Our society reinforces this mindset very well. We’re conditioned to keep wanting more. In that constant search, we rarely pause to appreciate what we already have. Sometimes, we don’t even use what we’ve acquired. We can be that dog who, while holding a bone, saw his reflection in the water and believed another bone was within reach. In trying to grab the illusion, he dropped the one he already had; losing everything while chasing what was never real. Or we can be a collector that hoards possession as proof of success while putting them on display, as if to say, “Look what I have.”
For me, I see this behavior in achieving my goals and completing my projects. I rarely take the time evaluate my projects. I’m always moving on to the next big project. And when the next goal or project has conflict, I get frustrated and fixated on what’s going wrong. I often replay those shortcomings instead of recognizing what’s already working. Rarely do I take the time to achknowledge the blessings GOD has given me. I essense, I’m constantly creating a cycle of lack, in resistance and contraction rather than shifting toward gratitude and acceptance.
David Wolfe Hollinquest Dhq
Capitalism often becomes a mindset of constant pursuit—the relentless drive to consume the next big thing. Gratitude is the appreciation of not only what you already have but also how you obtain them
