I love this so much :) It's so true, I see it in people around me all the time, you know, watch them transform and become all serious and "adult"...makes them smile less, though, so kinda sucks. Or give a fake sorta smile.
We all do it, ain't gonna lie, but you're right. If you keep an eye on it and continuously work toward being in the moment and out of your head, eventually you do get better at it :D
Great post!
Thank you!! You're so right, lots of people are caught up in the "rat race" or the never-ending quest to acquire more stuff and behave how they think they need to to get what they want. I certainly went through that phase for a few years in the corporate world when I was younger and it never quite worked for me.
If you're lucky, adulthood strips off all those layers of bullshit and leads you closer to the core of the person you were when you were a child.
I'm working on a series of articles like this for the sequel to my first meditation book. I want to write something that's super practical and can easy add value to people's lives.
I appreciate your comment! It feels good to know people are still reading posts around here!
That sounds really cool. It seems to me that a large chunk of these articles/books are way too vague and just too hard for the individual to process and apply in their actual life...So, it's great you're doing something more helpful :D
I agree, you don't need stuff, you need memories. And sure, those take money, too, but it's surprising how much you can save if you cut out all the unnecessary spending from your life. Not to mention the rat race keeps you wanting to buy more, so even if you get a nice pair of jeans today, you'll still want something new next week. It's never enough, it's an easy pit to fall in.
Not all. I've abandoned loads of people because they were just to depressing or miking it or whatever, but I still have a small handful of people whose posts I genuinely enjoy and you happen to be one of those people <3
Your generation is doing a much better job in valuing experiences over material possessions. I feel like Gen X (my generation) started figuring it out in our mid-twenties and thirties. We were teens during the 1980's when "Greed is good." was the motto. The 1980's, here in American, was a decade driven by materialism and excess.
Yes, I think I can almost count on one hand now how many people are reading me and genuinely interacting. I'm glad that you're still interested in what I'm posting!
Coming up on my third Steemit anniversary, for the first time, I can envision beginning to taper off my writing frequency a little bit here and focusing more on curation (I think I've shared that thought with you before). Afterall, I don't want to make one of those dramatic exits and eventual re-entries. Lol.
Enjoy your weekend @honeydue!
Possibly. I think the generation is divided - some value experiences, some are materialists and some are somewhere in between. Some are so used to spending that they treat experiences as just another thing they can buy, you know? Something to check off an invisible list somewhere and it kinda sucks, because they're never content with what they get.
Still, I think there are some changes for the better in my generation in that regard. At least, I can hope :)
Yes, I think it would be more lucrative to focus on curation nowadays, which doesn't seem like a particularly good thing, seeing as we're both writers and I'm sure a strong reader base would be more appreciated...still, it is what it is. Happy (early) Steemversary :D
It makes sense that there are the differing philosophies within that generation. Social media plays a huge role in those people who purchase experiences. Retailers are dialing into that too...we noticed when we were in the UK stores not only advertised but they also make their storefronts "Instagram worthy" by decorating entryways. That hasn't made its way to the US yet as far as I know.
I'm sure I'll keep writing here but may just decrease frequency a bit. I have the short story "Missing Time" done. I'll be posting that in installments soon.
Thanks! July 5th is the official date!
Really? I'm surprised. I mean, seeing the madness in EU, I figured the States would be even worse with this IG-craze. Some are just mind-boggling. I know tons of cafes and boutiques that made their name through IG alone. Everyone knows who they are basically because they have such a huge presence on Instagram. Seems unheard of, you know?
Really? I can't wait <3 I love your writing! :D