How to Become a Kinder Person by Shopping Wisely
Are your shopping habits causing others to suffer?
When we buy new things, we rarely think about the people who made them. We seldom consider the intricate web of life and death in their creation, distribution, and destruction.
We’re focused instead on ourselves. “Does the dress fit me well? Does it make me look cool, beautiful, or elegant? Will it fit nicely into my current wardrobe?”
You’re not to blame.
Marketers encourage you to believe that your identity and self-worth depend on your fashion choices. They tell you the same is true for whatever you buy — from cars to home decor to beauty supplies.
You rarely hear the truth: the production of the products we buy harms you and others more often than not. Our shopping habits won’t change unless we let that truth sink in.
You probably see yourself as a kind-hearted person. But if you consciously thought about the impact of your shopping habits, you may question that assumption.
Heart-based shopping starts with what you buy
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