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Identity
I’m starting to understand that a lot of my possessions serve to prop up the identity that I have built for myself over the years.


What Children Need
Deciding for themselves makes them feel important. But when this sense of importance makes them crave attention, misbehave or become overanxious, that can be a sign that they need the security of a strong adult telling them what they need to do.

Shabby Pride
If we can celebrate our worn out shabby stuff in a big way, we will shift the paradigm that professes that new is better. I say nay, old is gold!

Busyness
If our lifestyle is unsustainable, what do we do? Do we need to work less so that we make and spend less money?

Women, Shopping and Beauty
I think that we want to be attractive because superficial beauty is a form of power. Being physically attractive gives us a step up in life.

Authority is Sorely Lacking
If it’s our lifestyle that is doing the damage, what is stopping us from changing it? Are we willing to say “I have enough stuff” to avoid climate catastrophe?