tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post4792507515926616479..comments2024-03-28T01:51:22.367-03:00Comments on Not Buying Anything: Hedonism vs HelpingGregg Koephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-62878330158989408612017-05-14T12:20:39.331-03:002017-05-14T12:20:39.331-03:00Rob,
That is perfect. It would have made a great ...Rob,<br /><br />That is perfect. It would have made a great one sentence post. Right to the point.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-16880424279508658612017-05-14T12:20:02.022-03:002017-05-14T12:20:02.022-03:00Alex,
People rarely account for all aspects of a ...Alex,<br /><br />People rarely account for all aspects of a consumer life, choosing to focus instead on the end product - more, and "better" stuff. Why? Because if one did an honest accounting of how hard it really is, one would probably decide it is not worth it. <br /><br />Then what? Our society does not offer many alternatives. But of course they do exist, and they are beautiful for us, others and the planet. Just by considering, and discussing, these things makes them more likely to be manifested. <br /><br />It is happening. Right now. Listen carefully and one may hear a better world formulating.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-29179930192016406082017-05-14T12:16:30.536-03:002017-05-14T12:16:30.536-03:00Madeleine,
I'm feeling the hope, even among t...Madeleine,<br /><br />I'm feeling the hope, even among those of us that recognize the gravity of the situation in which we find ourselves. We have to believe we can do it. Gardeners, like yourself, know all about delaying gratification, hope, and the joys of taking successful steps toward meaningful, life-enhancing growth.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-7548160579437652452017-05-14T12:13:35.328-03:002017-05-14T12:13:35.328-03:00Marla,
I love that quote. Doing nothing leads to ...Marla,<br /><br />I love that quote. Doing nothing leads to despair, and that is no way to live. Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-67506661716420289532017-05-13T19:16:11.153-03:002017-05-13T19:16:11.153-03:00I ultimately doubt whether humanity will sort out ...I ultimately doubt whether humanity will sort out the mess we have made for ourselves but I believe strongly that a) we could and that b) we must try. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-62194686938760578172017-05-13T09:28:50.392-03:002017-05-13T09:28:50.392-03:00That's a nice pie chart. The thing is hedonism...That's a nice pie chart. The thing is hedonism is really hard work. The mind gets hijacked and people will chase it all the time. Once disconnected from attachment more possibilities arise.<br />It is not to late for this planet to recover, but it is going to take a lot for people to start on that journey.<br />Peace,<br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-28397437327583425152017-05-12T21:48:20.322-03:002017-05-12T21:48:20.322-03:00Wonderful quote, Miss Marla. Gregg, I agree that ...Wonderful quote, Miss Marla. Gregg, I agree that it may seem unlikely we can turn this ship around, but it is possible. The earth, like the human body, has incredible powers of self-regeneration if given the chance. In my neck of the woods I see people shopping until they drop, but I also see others, almost daily, trying to do better. Let's not be cynical and continue to do the right thing - it makes for a more deeply satisfying life :-)<br /><br />Madeleine.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-57542018172996146482017-05-12T18:45:11.831-03:002017-05-12T18:45:11.831-03:00“It's the action, not the fruit of the action,...“It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”<br />― Mahatma GandhiMarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823027336359766111noreply@blogger.com