Do you allow things to grow old?
We’ve been taught to consume with a fear of old and an artificial need for new.
“Don’t fix it; get a replacement.
There’s a stain; get a new one.
I’m bored, let’s purchase something fresh!”
So…how old do you let your things get?
Some people buy a new shirt or pair of pants as often as every month or even every week. Why? Do their clothes wear out faster than other peoples’? No. It’s because we’re brought up to consume and seek thrills in new things, and we’re taught that we won’t be as desirable or as interesting if we’re seen with the same hat we were wearing yesterday.
So I want to challenge you to love the old you have.
Love the holes in your jeans.
Love the fact that your computer takes a little longer to load.
Love the dents in your car.
Love the dents in your table.
Love the dents in your friends.
I’m not saying let things fall into disrepair. I’m asking you to unlearn the constant dissatisfaction we’re taught and exchange that negativity for affection for the things that have been with you for a month, a year, a lifetime.
I think that’s a good trade. Dissatisfaction for affection.
You have nothing to lose by giving up trying to gain.
Bwah!
] chloe [
