• solsangraal@lemmy.zip
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    16 days ago

    people hate this concept

    we’re conditioned to hate this concept by capitalism. “you cannot just be happy don’t be ridiculous. you need to BUY STUFF in order to be happy, otherwise you’re doomed to misery 100% forever.” it’s deeply woven into the fabric of our whole culture, where we’re comparing ourselves to everyone else all day every day.

    so yea. we’re taught to hate the idea that peace, happiness, contentment, etc can come from within, rather than having to “obtain” it externally (usually involving cash exchange). once this notion is thrown out the window, life becomes much simpler, smoother, less stressful

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      15 days ago

      you need to BUY STUFF in order to be happy, otherwise you’re doomed to misery 100% forever.

      Most people need to work their 2nd or 3rd job to make rent and pay the bills. Which leaves little room for internal exploration, self actualization, or connection to a wider community.