Evolving Beings^TM

What would you do if your entire house burned down?

What would you feel? What would you say or do?

It is hard for many of us to imagine something like this happening. Many of us would call this a “catastrophe” or a “disaster”, and of course it can be and will be, based on whatever meaning you give it.

Well, David Hoffman, famous documentary filmmaker, does not need to imagine such an experience as this is exactly what happened to him this past year. However, he decided to give this experience a different meaning than the typical negative one that is associated with it. Watch the following 4 minute video to see his inspirational words on how something “bad” can be turned into something “good” and read on for some insight from me on what two amazing lessons each one of us can take from this scenario.

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Last week I decided to do something that had been on my mind for a few months now. What was it? Well let me explain how I got to the idea in the first place, before I tell you what it was.

A few months ago, I decided to go through my jewellery drawer and reconnect with what was in there.  I consider myself a minimalist and hence do not like anything extra in the house in terms of clutter. I am in no way, you know that saying, a “pack-rat”. “If I don’t use it, then I don’t need it and hence it should not be there” is I guess a general way of understanding my outlook on “stuff”.

I don’t like to have many versions of one thing, because

a) you lose appreciation for your items more and

b) there is only so much one needs and can use at a time 

Well I follow that idea very well when it comes to household stuff and knick-knacks, clothes and even food in the fridge. So I thought, how about my sentimental and precious jewellery pieces?

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This past weekend, upon doing some routine research I had the pleasure of coming across the following website: http://www.storyofstuff.com/

It contains the video called “The Story of Stuff” and a blog with related articles.

Now what is “The Story of Stuff” you may wonder and how does it relate to evolving beings? It is a great website put together by Annie Leonard and devoted to consumerism, trash and the environment in general.

I was especially impressed by the video she put together as it truly represents what it means to be an evolving being. The video is about 20 minutes long, very simple, yet creative, catchy and smart with just the right dose of humour! It is one of those life changing documentary films that will have an impact on everyone, unless you live under a rock. I truly wish for everyone to see it, as it is something that needs to be brought to the attention of more people in our society. It will be eye-opening for many and may even bring you back to a conscious state when thinking about your own role as a consumer. In summary, the video goes through the 5 steps of how our “stuff” is made from extraction and production to how it is distributed, ends up in our homes and then how it is disposed of.

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