Science says, there is a “vicious cycle of loneliness and consumption.” Good for the owners of shops in shopping malls. Bad for the consumers: they should re-animate another kind of satisfaction.
photo by frizztext
related:
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/08/the-loneliness-loop-why-feeling-sad-makes-us-shop-and-shopping-makes-us-sad/278443/
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the happiness one gets from shopping or from material things is just a temporary solution to loneliness.. but i would be happy of owning the bugatti (and my pocket would be lonely for the maintenance cost LOL)..
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And after the consumption follows the trash…
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Good morning, Frizz – here’s something that’s definitely suffering from over consumption: http://tishfarrell.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/world-elephant-day-2013
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The consumption/waste is out of control, sadly to say…
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Yes, it is a sad state of affairs. I used to be caught up in that but now funnel my energy into just enjoying nature and photography. The consumption definitely does not heal the loneliness.
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My part:
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your photo, Wolfgang:
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So many people try to make themselves feel better by buying something they don’t need that ends up in landfill.
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I am, like usual, of two minds with this one! Consumerism only lines the pockets of (mostly) big business and doesn’t always provide any long term satisfaction for the end-user – but – sometimes all the creative, productive solutions for our sadness or loneliness just don’t cut it. Miss Z and I share a silly joke in this case – “When in doubt, buy shoes” – when the burden of prosperity becomes heavy we pass them along to those in need: it is a win-win scenario….
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you amused me with:
“When in doubt, buy shoes
– when the burden of prosperity becomes heavy
we pass them along to those in need:
it is a win-win scenario….”
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This method works wonders with all sorts of things!
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I have a confession to make. I am not a shopper. I go to a store when I need something. After I finish my purchase, I’m normally itching to go home. Makes my hubby pretty happy. I find shopping boring, actually.
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congratulations to you (and your husband)!
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