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I'm still trying to practice what I preach here. Capitalism makes it pretty hard; they want to keep us buying things so instant pleasure and gratification is marketed and thrown at us everywhere, and makes us feel like to be accepted in society, we must always have the latest "thing." But I've started to realize nothing deeply good can come easy, or cheap for that matter. It feels way more satisfying to know I've purchased something of quality, something that means something to me, something that'll last, rather than a cheap fad that'll have to be replaced soon anyway. Not to mention knowing and caring WHERE your money is going (small businesses over large corporations, looking into what the company stands for.) There are so many times I've told myself I can't afford something I really want and am drawn to, when I've realized how much I've spent on stupid little cheap things that don't matter to me. For yourself, for others, for the planet, spend INTENTIONALLY. And if that means you end up owning less, good! And while you're at it, do a bit of Marie Condo-ing (but please, donate what you can for christ's sake.) You might experience a little withdraw with the lack of stuff and lack of spending, but I think overall you'll feel lighter, freer and more satisfied!
Jun 19, 2024
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As a mindset, to guide your consumer and social behavior.
Avoiding fast fashion, investing in quality furniture that will retain value and develop character. Hosting small dinner parties with close friends, spending one on one time with people you adore.
I can’t think of many examples where this isn’t the right mindset for me.
Apr 10, 2024
These are ROA Andreas boots and I bought them three years ago for $450. I use them to clean my yard and to get through mud and dirt and occasionally when I hike. They’re good boots and they hold up well.
I’m so anti “I’m going to treasure my quality goods,” like absolutely not. I don’t spend $450 to let them sit in a glass case. I spend $450 because I want to be able to put them on and not worry about whether they’re going to fall apart, if they’ll grip through mud, or if they’ll keep me dry. If they’re built as well as they claim to be, they’re going to be worn and put through every single task I can think of. Quality goods aren't for flexing, they’re for peace of mind knowing that you’ll get years of abuse out of the item. This isn’t a “ooooh look at how much $$$ I spent post!” — this is a “why did YOU spend all that money just to barely wear something???” — it’s so counter to being sustainable and content with less things that are better.
On the other end, my wife finally get her coach empire purse she’s been longing after since seeing it on the runway. We went out with friends recently and they saw her grab baby wipes and pull ups out of it to change our toddler and one of the girls asked “you put baby stuff in your nice bag?” — …if we’re spending money on a bag, you best believe it’ll hold anything and everything we shove into it. A laptop, markers and coloring books, makeup, diapers, wallets and keys, and stray animal crackers.
USE YOUR STUFF. CELEBRATE THE THINGS YOU OWN BY USING THEM OFTEN & WELL. GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGACY ITEM — “THAT’S MOM’S BAG THAT SHE’S HAD FOR 30 YEARS.” THINK ABOUT HOW COOL YOUR KIDS CAN BE IF YOU PASS THINGS ON TO THEM!
Oct 5, 2024
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I know many of you here are aesthetic maximalists but there is something to be said about the joy in owning and consuming less. there is freedom (financial freedom, freedom from advertising, freedom of thought, freedom of movement) in minimalism. I don't think minimalism is a sparsely decorated room with white walls, I think it is owning just enough to feel prepared and joyful, finding the color in your life outside of the ownership of personal objects and moreso in the use of your resources for experiences, minimizing superfluous distractions, and using things until they are unusable. I fail every day at my own ideology but here's to trying. And now a Marx quote!
"The less you eat, drink, buy books, go to the theatre or to balls, or to the pub, and the less you think, love, theorize, sing, paint, fence, etc., the more you will be able to save and the greater will become your treasure which neither moth nor rust will corrupt—your capital. The less you are, the less you express your life, the more you have, the greater is your alienated life and the greater is the saving of your alienated being."
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i love anything that explores multiple realities/paths. An idea that occurred to me after almost getting hit by a car crossing the street: the protagonist is going about their day. We see them cross the street, continue their normal life. We then also see the audiences perspective as they get hit by a car or bicycle. The main character has no idea this happened to them and goes about their day. Are they in a coma? Did it really happen? Is this what death is? Is their soul separated from their body? I don't have any other details f fleshed out but I like the concept.
May 21, 2024
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Whether it’s in the theater or in your bed, why do you have to wait until the sun goes down to watch a flick? Grab a cup of joe and get lost in a film in the morning!!
Jun 14, 2024
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some of y'all might think i'm crazy. but it's taken me over 20 years to appreciate the simple pleasure of bread and butter. i used to silently scoff at my friends who were obsessed; i thought it was boring and plain. but now, especially if the bread is good, ESPECIALLY if the butter is good, i am filled with a glorious sense of satisfication but that crispy, buttery, salty creamy bite. now i just gotta learn how to make my own bread. and maybe my own butter!
Jun 16, 2024