It's been three weeks since my last blog. Yeah, (sigh) "something's happened" I bought something NEW. Actually TWO things. I feel like, on some level,that I am making a "confession" (I grew up Catholic and am now a RC- Recoveing Catholic- but that's another story)...
I bought the DVD "The Emerald Forest" for $ 4.99 (I LOVE this movie and thought it would be great to own a copy)...Given it was my birthday this month, I was able to convince my husband to "buy it for me". Am I now "off the hook" ? Or is that being out of integrity? Not wanting to get neurotic (or anal), I've decided that it's NOT about having a "perfect score"- that would be anal and neurotic (and catholic). I've already heightened my awareness of buying things and that, in itself, feels great.
It does bring in the question of others buying NEW things for me... the birthday thing created that awareness... so how far does it go? Again, awareness and mindfulness would be the "way of being" and the "way of buying" to go for.
Don't get me wrong. I LIKE THINGS....and GETTING THINGS, too. Don't we all? It's having the attachment of increasingly 'getting things' that needs some attention.
The second item I bought (just yesterday). It was a journal notebook for $2.49. I had purused my already-at-home-half-used journals and decided for the purpose intended, they wouldn't do. I am okay with this purchase.
For the last few weeks, I have also consciously avoided certain "traps" of succumbing to mindless buying:
1) Where I work, there are a few floating salespersons of books and other "delicious candies" for teachers. I no longer browse the table of samples.
2) I use cash always. Makes me connected to the fact the money is coming from MY bank account. (I've heard somewhere, that people spend 20% more with VISAs. It's one generation away from the real thing, I suppose.
3) No mall shopping
4) We're now borrowing DVD's and books from the library for a fresh selection.
The next thing to do is FREEZE the VEEZA (visa). Stay tuned.
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This is interesting because I have also been making an attempt to be resourceful. I actually read de-clutter blogs for inspiration. I agree, its not about a perfect score, but about being aware of resourcefulness.
I came on to the Story of Stuff as well...I got the gist of it. I feel it would be awesome if it could be interpreted for deaf adults! It would truly be an eye opener.
That reminds me (and I forget!) what was it you were 'thinking about and offering.' Please let me know when you get a chance to write...
Thank you. Suzie Fairweather
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