Could you expand on "We all know self-loathing is the driver of our capitalist culture"? I'm not sure I understand. Did you mean consumerism?
Capitalism is an economic system of ownership and free market. Consumerism is the theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial, and yeah, sadly this has become part of our culture. I will agree with you that it is a sad day when a free market company embraces consumerism over the value of their Amazon employees. UPS is no better, My nephew worked for them in the Phoenix summer and almost had a heat stroke. Then again, I guess even the best market system will fall if they believe in consumerism and are run by someone whose highest priority is money over the value of people.
Interesting thoughts about why we pick January as a goal setting month. After reading this, yeah it's a bit odd. lol I've given up on New Years resolutions and just opt for goals throughout the year when they make sense.
I hope your head is feeling better. That sounds like quite the fall, a bit scary.
As always I really enjoyed reading your words. I have never made NY resolutions but this year I joined a friend in committing to not buying anything for ourselves including shoes and underwear. She did this once before and mentioned that it is freeing. So far I agree. I have stopped scrolling through EBay & Poshmark. I have stopped searching for sales at REI but I spent a small fortune on "stuff" in December. I have been looking at down skirts from SKhoop for a couple of years and I didn't buy just one but TWO! They have felt so warm in the sun zero temps while taking my dog out for walks on my snow packed driveway. Trekking poles in hand we venture out for a mere 30 minutes. With that it really does feel freeing thus far.
I hope your head continues to feel better. Concussions are a bit scary.
You are such a compassionate and loving soul and that's probably the exact reason why you are such an amazing writer.
Could you expand on "We all know self-loathing is the driver of our capitalist culture"? I'm not sure I understand. Did you mean consumerism?
Capitalism is an economic system of ownership and free market. Consumerism is the theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial, and yeah, sadly this has become part of our culture. I will agree with you that it is a sad day when a free market company embraces consumerism over the value of their Amazon employees. UPS is no better, My nephew worked for them in the Phoenix summer and almost had a heat stroke. Then again, I guess even the best market system will fall if they believe in consumerism and are run by someone whose highest priority is money over the value of people.
Interesting thoughts about why we pick January as a goal setting month. After reading this, yeah it's a bit odd. lol I've given up on New Years resolutions and just opt for goals throughout the year when they make sense.
I hope your head is feeling better. That sounds like quite the fall, a bit scary.
Loved reading that. Thank you!
PSS: the commitment to not buy anything for ourselves is for an entire year!
As always I really enjoyed reading your words. I have never made NY resolutions but this year I joined a friend in committing to not buying anything for ourselves including shoes and underwear. She did this once before and mentioned that it is freeing. So far I agree. I have stopped scrolling through EBay & Poshmark. I have stopped searching for sales at REI but I spent a small fortune on "stuff" in December. I have been looking at down skirts from SKhoop for a couple of years and I didn't buy just one but TWO! They have felt so warm in the sun zero temps while taking my dog out for walks on my snow packed driveway. Trekking poles in hand we venture out for a mere 30 minutes. With that it really does feel freeing thus far.
I hope your head continues to feel better. Concussions are a bit scary.
You are such a compassionate and loving soul and that's probably the exact reason why you are such an amazing writer.
My best to you always.
Linda
PS: are you and Beat headed to AK for the ITI?