Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute. So that view is very helpful to maintain a peace of mind because the main destroyer of a peaceful mind is anger.
Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.
Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.