the consumerist system is designed to make us feel lack.
Yeah mate! a consumerist system not too easy to escape unscathed. Well, unless you finally reach that kinda "Nirvana" state when you are already absolutely alone to notice it and react accordingly.
Because otherwise, that same 'consumerist system' will keep bombarding their propaganda on those next to you that you love the most, which will possibly weaken your resistance to bowing to that same consumerist system just to please those you love. };)
One rich in knowledge is wealthier than one rich in currency.
I've found long ago that "Wealth" is just a mere mind state. :)