Week 91 - The law of subtraction

“The soul grows by subtraction, not addition.” (Thoreau)

 

Given the nature of our society, we are often driven by consumerism and the need to add the latest gadget, newest car and finest mod cons to our collections. Sometimes, the removal of something can prove equally satisfying and rewarding. For example, I typically find that clearing out the shed and creating a new and cleaner space brings plenty of joy to me. In addition, I have also often contemplated ditching my mobile phone permanently, but that's probably content for another newsletter edition.

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Question: Are you more about addition or subtraction?

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Action: Try removing something from your life and see how you go.

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