Distractions

I am quite intrigued by the degree to which people prefer the transient and hollow distractions like flashy cars, fashionable clothes or worshiping sports figures over the more long term benefits of love, connection, relationships or meditation.  It is certainly true that the latter require considerable work and provide little or no instant gratification.  Personally, I very much enjoy my distractions, as periodic excursions into flashy nothingness.  I find more long lasting and deeper enjoyment in things like love, connection, relationships and meditation.