Why not make a virtue out of necessity?

Instead of complaining that everything is getting more expensive, one could consider that the German lifestyle as a whole has long since become unsustainable.

Earth Overshoot Day was on May 4th in Germany this year!

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Solenostemon
2 years ago

You know what Malthusianism is?

This view of the world is widespread among the apocalyptic currents of environmental protection (climate change is the end of life), mainly among those who do not believe that by new or more efficient methods one can achieve the same or greater result with the same or less resource savings, the most well-known representatives of the Malthumanisus are “Club of Rome”.

After this worldview, it is the top priority to prevent the growth of prosperity everywhere, e.g. through birth control, ban of modern technologies and working methods and a contained and minimalist lifestyle.

Machtnix53
2 years ago

For decades, I have lived virtuously in this sense: without a car, without a refrigerator. In the building car with 10m2 I came over the winter with about 1m3 wood. But I never felt it as a need, rather than freedom from the constraints of the money system. As Laozi said, “Rich is who knows pleasures“.

Even now and in the future, I could live like that if it was all about me. But now I am married and my wife is too sensitive and not robust enough for such a life.

Machtnix53
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

If that were so easy.

verreisterNutzer
2 years ago

That sounds like a despot theory. Drive the carts unnecessarily to the wall and then say, now we can save fuel and not observe the other affected persons of the accident.

Quaeror
2 years ago

However, since this is a structural problem, the kene question is the icy one that can no longer afford self-esteemed life, e.g. bioproducts are then no longer affordable.

Quaeror
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

So what? Should all do this, you have nothing more and the organic farms are broke

Quaeror
2 years ago

What’s wrong with you, that you think you’re a sensible solution to the harmful system?

GutenTag2019
2 years ago

It’s good that you’ve been living so conscious for 15 years, but you can’t give it to others at the touch of a button! You didn’t run in the shoes of others!

GutenTag2019
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

For 50 years? I’m 60 and I’ve only been aware of this for about 15 or 20 years. But we have our conditioned patterns and “What I had, no one can take me anymore!” I have had to bury so many close people very early and what brings the future is completely unclear. I live consciously, don’t throw anything away, share in the fair divider and buy it used. I’m sure I won’t let myself be guarded if I do anything!

Super conspirators certainly don’t spend their time at GF!

GutenTag2019
2 years ago

Okay, we’ll be together again. The problem is that elsewhere in the world the environment has zero weight. After all, Sadhguru was now in 30 (?) countries and spoke to them about “Rette den Boden”. I think everyone has committed themselves to doing so. It does.

maja0403
2 years ago

You don’t take into account the people who have little anyway. It’s more like you’re hitting your head with your statement.

maja0403
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

Apparently still enough to limit you. But there are quite many people who have no buffer anymore.

ElektrikKlaus
2 years ago

Said her and took a chilled water from the refrigerator

ElektrikKlaus
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

Welcome to the club, then I’m sorry the comment

pallmall1966
2 years ago
Reply to  5Leonarda

naja, either a PC/smartphone or a fridge😂😂

ElektrikKlaus
2 years ago

But you understand what I want.

Many complain that it is too warm, and buy air conditionings that all are still forcing etc

pallmall1966
2 years ago

uuh an oldtimer, probably cost a fortune

Havenari
2 years ago

Jammering is easier.