Is It Expression?
Here are some thoughts to consider that can help with deciding if something of interest is from a materialistic outlook or a form of expression.
- What connection do you have with the item? Does the item remind you of an important encouraging moment in life? Does seeing the item make you want to be a better version of yourself?
- Are you wanting to keep up with the Jones’s?Do you want the item because others have it?
- What feelings come up when you see the item? (I.e.. do you feel inspired when you see it?) Does it remind you of a loved one, or travels you’ve enjoyed & grown from?
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