A Year of Not Buying into Consumerism

I am sat in my lounge at 5pm having decided tomorrow Monday 1st December I am going to go on a journey. This journey is not going to be physical , rather, an internal journey and exploration into committing to not buying into consumerism for a whole year.

What does that mean?

I am not going to buy non essential items for a whole year. An interesting time to start with the run up to christmas, which is typically a very consumerist time of year.

Why am I doing this?

To look deeply within myself as to my spending habits, my addiction to spending money, what spending money is masking and learning to live a more simplified life. I am also wanting to document this journey to hold myself accountable and to maybe inspire others.

How do I feel about this journey?

I am feeling excited, apprehensive, fearful. I can already feel the weight of my addiction to spending money. Can I really do this? I am going to have to dig deep if I am to suceed on this journey.

I commit to uploading a post every evening, journalling my experiences of that day. My feelings, thoughts, wins and failures.

Its a poignant time at the moment. I have just come out of a difficult relationship where I have had to really look at my patterns and no longer want to be in a unhealthy relationship. I am also not long about to embark on my last year in my 40’s. What will this journey uncover? Will I bring my subconsious beliefs and patterning into the conscious and be able to make informed choices based on awareness and growth?

I would love any support as I embark on this year of deep exploration into myself.

With Heart

Sarah xxx