"It feels like man is chasing a kind of immortality in the worst way — instead of building families and traditions that will continue, he is making the very things that should be impermanent last forever." That line hit me right in the gut because it's so true. Thank you for talking about these issues in such an honest, vulnerable way. Making changes in consumption habits often feels futile and overwhelming because the whole culture around convenience seems so absolute and impenetrable. But I think the energy we bring to these small daily decisions is still valuable and that comforts me. I truly feel that giving up the "false luxuries" enriches our lives. (For example, I've been using cloth menstrual pads for 25 years now and it still feels like a special way that I'm nice to myself every month even though many would never even consider it because of societal conditioning). I try to avoid judging myself and keeping score, and allow myself to enjoy the many ways that sustainability can feel pleasurable and satisfying, even if it's not fast or easy.
"It feels like man is chasing a kind of immortality in the worst way — instead of building families and traditions that will continue, he is making the very things that should be impermanent last forever." That line hit me right in the gut because it's so true. Thank you for talking about these issues in such an honest, vulnerable way. Making changes in consumption habits often feels futile and overwhelming because the whole culture around convenience seems so absolute and impenetrable. But I think the energy we bring to these small daily decisions is still valuable and that comforts me. I truly feel that giving up the "false luxuries" enriches our lives. (For example, I've been using cloth menstrual pads for 25 years now and it still feels like a special way that I'm nice to myself every month even though many would never even consider it because of societal conditioning). I try to avoid judging myself and keeping score, and allow myself to enjoy the many ways that sustainability can feel pleasurable and satisfying, even if it's not fast or easy.
So beautifully stated -- a wonderful reminder that these sorts of traditions can also nourish us ❤️