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The Season of Stuff

In a few days, the Season of Stuff will officially begin. During this season, we are actively encouraged to get more stuff, buy more stuff, give stuff to those we “love”, and be thankful for the stuff we have.

This Friday, for instance, sellers of stuff will drop prices to all time lows in order to make it easier for you to give and receive this stuff. Of course, this is in the hopes that the money saved on this stuff will encourage you to buy other non-discounted stuff. You know this, of course, right? You cherry pick the cheap stuff and leave the other stuff for the suckers, right? Of course you do…

All of this stuff will generate a bunch of stuff to be thrown away or recycled. Wrapping, packaging, spent gift cards – they all have to end up somewhere. Not to mention all of the stuff we had to build and machines we run in order to make the stuff we give and receive.Then once the season is over, in fact the very next day, comes the inevitable stuff we have to return (for cash to buy stuff if you have the receipt, exchange for different stuff if not).

Just try to remember that there are plenty of ways to deal with this stuff. You can pledge to get rid of an amount of stuff equal to the amount you receive. You can let those who love you know that you do not want more stuff but want something less tangible instead (breakfast in bed, money for a favorite charity, etc.). Ask for specific stuff you really truly need that will add years of value to your life on a daily basis… and stuff. The point is, control the stuff. Don’t let the stuff control you.

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   I looked through...Black Friday flyers,...because I wanted...

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   true. minimalmac must be loved btw.

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    I agree with this on so many levels. This may be more based on Thanksgiving and Black Friday in America, but we’re...

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    나에겐 가족없이 보내는 쓸쓸한 명절이지만, 그들은 다른 생각도 하고있구나 싶어 조금은 이기적이고 나태한 내 맘을 접어보기로.

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    greedy’ i like...post by minialmac....how much poeople worry...

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    This is why I make gifts for people I love. And the boxes/envelopes/containers they come in are usually part of the...

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    This is very much in line with one...my guiding principles: The fewer possessions you...

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    reuse “stuff” folks…

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    History, Human Affairs ‘More blessed not...burden others with

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    It’s always difficult

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    Perfectly encapsulates my thoughts...exchange it promotes. Experiences

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