I've realized that the less materialistic we are, the more value we have for ourselves. Some people in second and third world countries are extremely happy, but live with few possessions; yet people in the US are ridden with anxiety and depression, which affect over 40 million people. Practicing mindfulness can help immerse yourself in the present. Not in the past(depression) or the future(anxiety).
I believe there is a direct correlation between capitalism and mental illness.
Thanks for sharing