Looking for the real in real

Everything that is well known in society today seems to be the result of high level marketing, self promotion, show biz. It is hard to see what is real. It is Maya or illusion brought to gross level.
Vedantic philosophy calls the life we are playing out itself as Maya. Within this illusionary life there is further illusion of power and importance, high and low, superior and inferior. Quality in mundane life is lost in shimmering hype.
The work you do is recognised not for its substance but for its projection. The sad thing is destinies are drawn out because of the utterly meaningless.
Small things in everyday life like a really good soap, a good restaurant, a good school to go to, a good author to read… all these opinions are wrapped in layers of untruth created by PR, media, hype and more hype.
Intellect and spirituality are the worst hit. These two self fulfilling needs are also dictated by hype and drama.
But what do I care? It is after all.. all MAYA