You are mistaken. Being at peace with the universe isn't only available to wealthy people. This is a very materialistic view.
There is someone out there in abject poverty that is more content than anyone with a warm place and a full stomach. They are hungry, they are cold, yet they are at peace.
Likewise, I believe one can reach inner contentment even if fed and clothed. It is not a path accessible only to the poor.
"There is someone out there in abject poverty that is more content than anyone with a warm place and a full stomach"
This is a statement without meaning, e.g. so what?
I would wager that it's easier to "come to peace with the universe" if your basic needs are met: warmth, shelter, friends, food, etc. (it has nothing to do with materialism or wealth).
