Wish I had thought to post this yesterday…
Posted On November 27, 2010
But here it is. I love hearing this woman speak, she’s amazing. And this is so true. Something to keep in mind over the holidays, and always.
It’s got me thinking about a couple of disposable things that I’m attached to. I’m gonna do some meditating on this. How has this mentality made its way into your life?
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I LOVE her! I read her book in high school and was mesmerized.
I think it’s interesting how she equates the disposable mentality with oppression.
I feel stuck sometimes. I mean, I don’t want to use a disposable cup at school when I get my tea, so I got a reusable cup made with BPA free plastic. And I feel that it’s better to use a reusable cup, but I also know that the company who makes these cups is likely to employ many unethical and poisonous elements to create these cups. And I think this is the problem that many people with good intentions are facing.
So, I tell myself, “Next time, find a reusable cup that’s used!”, but then I forget, or have trouble finding what I need, and end up just buying the new one. And I know there is inconsistency in my beliefs and actions, and I don’t like it. So, I too really want to re-think my choices and see what I can do to truly represent the woman I know is inside me, but have trouble finding sometimes.
I really have to read her book…
You feel stuck because you ARE stuck in some ways. It’s not about feeling guilty, I think. I bet she equates the two because once you are able to free yourself from that mindset I’m sure it’s incredibly liberating. When I really think about it, most of the possessions that I cling to are ultimately done so because of fear.
I think just trying to do better is the best way- I think of all the things I’m doing now and if I had tried to tackle them all in the first year I would have felt totally overwhelmed. I’m regressing in a lot of ways, too. It’s always a process, for sure. I’m sure you will keep finding yourself in new and more honest places, and I’m happy to be your witness and friend. 🙂
I can’t watch the video, since my dying computer heats up and shuts off if I watch any youtube:(
For a while there, it seemed like it was “in” to buy reusable products, but somehow over the last few years it’s switched again. Now there are SO many use-once-and-toss products, like swiffer, etc. I don’t get it.
I know I could do better, but right now we use cloth diapers and wipes, never use paper towels, use cloth shopping bags, buy 99% of our clothes second-hand, etc. I want to get mama-cloth pads & a diva cup(or similar) for when my cycle returns after the baby gets here. I applaud you for doing family cloth, but we’re not there yet…
I think a lot of it is just our lives being so chaotic, up-in-the-air and stressful right now. I know(from past experience)that I can be a lot better when my life is more stable. Maybe it’s no excuse, but it is what it is…
Aw! So sad that the video won’t work! Well- I’ll just say, you are doing a bunch more than a lot of people. I’ve had someone say to me “Cloth diapers? Can’t do it. It’s just not for me. I mean, I know it’s really bad for the planet, but I just can’t do it.” I mean, it’s one thing to not be where you want yet, but it’s another to just concede defeat. I’m glad that you are a conscious and thoughtful person who is working for good. We need more of ya. 🙂
happy birthday, vera! what a beautiful little girl she is, she looks so grown up in those top 2 pictures <3
i ADORE the vagina monologues, i used to go every year…i should start going again.