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Mindful consumption brings contentment from "summary" of The More of Less by Joshua Becker
In our consumer-driven society, we are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that more is better. We are led to believe that our happiness and contentment are directly linked to the amount of stuff we own. However, this is simply not true. In fact, the opposite is often the case. When we practice mindful consumption, we are intentional about what we bring into our lives. We carefully consider each purchase, asking ourselves if it truly adds value and meaning to our lives. By doing this, we are able to avoid the trap of mindless accumulation and instead focus on what truly matters. This intentional approach to consumption leads to contentment. When we are mindful about what we own, we are able to appreciate and enj...
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