Not my name on Nostr: I tend to think that self-sufficiency is pretty necessary to human happiness. Those ...

I tend to think that self-sufficiency is pretty necessary to human happiness. Those who would steal our agency (or diminish our sense of responsibility for our actions) are likely not our friends.

We live in a world where most people have been convinced that joy is something that must be bought from those “knowledgeable” enough to package and sell it. The so called “experts”, as you nicely point out in your post.

Conversely, I have found unlimited joy by seeking it from nature, good relationships, exercise, art/creativity, introspection/personal growth, efficiency, accomplishment, perspective, and yes, self-sufficiency. There may be other sources and maybe some of those above won’t work for everyone. Doesn’t matter.

These things that bring me joy cost very little money and often even save me money. They also don’t hurt me, lead to addiction or abuse, or harm anyone else.

While I suspect you may have stopped reading by this point, suffice it to say that despite our sometimes major differences, it makes me happy to see you putting some of the same things I value into practice. It also doesn’t bother me that you find joy in things I don’t. We don’t all have to be same all the time.

Have a great day and please give those sweet dogs lots of pets.

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#thinkdangerously