Longing for the ideal while criticizing the real is evidence of immaturity. On the other hand, settling for the real without striving for the ideal is complacency. Maturity is living with the tension.
I don't personally have enough faith to be an atheist.
Possessions only provide temporary happiness.
Don't worry about what you don't have if you do have faith!
Kindness always starts with noticing the needs and hurts of others.
Building friendships with people from dissimilar backgrounds and diverse perspectives will make you wiser and more creative.