Why does it seem as if everyone cares more about the petty things and less about the important things?

For example, things less cared about include:

-preservation (history, resources, earth, etc)

-human interaction (communication skills, meeting in person,--ironically I'm doing this online...)

-correctness in general (political, grammar, etc)

-this post XP

things more cared about:

-physical things (looks, items, etc)

-money (this gets a separate tab cuz people care too much about how much they have, how they get it, etc.)

-time (WE'RE RUNNING OUTTA TIME!!!, bucket lists, how we spend time, etc)

-drama (other people and what they do, especially if it doesn't involve us, etc)

-doing what one wants and not what one needs ( too much partying, letting oneself go, etc)

-it goes on...

I just wish that myself and others can realize how much easier life would be if everyone just took a step back and became aware of the situation. I will start doing this more often, although its pretty hard to do such a simple thing. It will make things less complicated and hopefully eliminate the negativity in life.

Wishing is honestly not enough. Action must be taken. If not one person but myself will do this, then at least good for me, maybe someone will see.