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submitted 1 year ago by Blaze@sopuli.xyz to c/workreform@lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/942202

“stop normalizing the grind and normalize whatever this is”

(picture of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Rabbit sitting around a table just talking, wrapped in blankets, each holding a hot drink)

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[-] nehal3m@sh.itjust.works 34 points 1 year ago

I'm going to start by acknowledging I'm privileged not to worry too much about finances since I have a well paying job that I quite enjoy. I realize that the grind is a bitter necessity for some.

That said, living simply affords you the time to do this kind of thing. Notice how there's no 70 inch MagnaPhallix 5000 OLED TV in the background. It's old furniture in a cave. If you're happy with simple things and time spent with friends you don't need the grind as much.

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's hard to find friends who are interested in sitting with you in a cave in a world full of material desires. Also, it's not a cave, it's a hollow tree. Have you never read Whinnie The Poo?

[-] nehal3m@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

I've watched the cartoon, but that was a million years ago.

I take your point. I guess I didn't even realise I am lucky in that sense as well.

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

It is indeed a blessing. I had 4 very close friends who shared my enjoyment of simple things. One died, 2 went to prison, and the other lost his personality to politics. I haven't really met any other people who I identify with in my adult life. I'm sure there are others out there, but it's definitely harder to form bonds in middle age.

[-] big_slap@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

sounds like its time to join a club around your area centered around a common interest

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