Let's stop for a while

Festivals are new beginnings for us! That's why we try to buy everything new. Shall we limit ourselves to just clothing and puja materials? How many things are included in the list of lamps and decor? More attractive offers will come at this time.

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Festivals mean noise. According to that, shopping is okay. It starts from the dress. The list grows as the budget increases. But.. wait. Are they really necessary? That's why we try to buy everything new. Shall we limit ourselves to just clothing and puja materials? How many things are included in the list of lamps and decor? More attractive offers come at this time. Huge discounts are available at low prices. The fear is whether this offer will come again or not. What's more, let's hit the cart. As if these are enough, it is enough to open social media. 'I bought these for my house pooja', there are lots of suggestions that make work easier. Looking new and making things easier, the mind advises us that we need it. So they reach home. Shopping brings joy to the mind. Dopamine magic! It will be released. Induces to buy. Also, comparisons with others are okay. After all, before we notice, all the loss will be done.

What is the loss?

Due to buying like this, the previous budget will be affected. There will be difficulties in the following months. We buy things to beautify the house that day. Most of them end up in the trash! This causes damage to the environment. Most of these are not even recycling. Even if you want to buy a used one again and again... Is adding something new every year doing anything other than filling the house? That causes stress. We feel that everything is getting smooth but... in this process all the feelings like taking help of children and working together are lost.

So...

• Check what is in the house before buying. Don't buy unless absolutely necessary. If you like something, wait for a day. Buy only if you want to use it later.
• Don't keep stuffing it all over the house to use it later. If you are buying one, the old one has to go aside. Take it or give it to someone else. Then buy it.
• What we celebrate is for ourselves and our grandchildren. Do not spend unnecessary expenses to please someone. Check what's in the house first. Think about how you can use them in a new way. If the people of the house are also part of it, many new ideas will emerge. Try the same. Think how you can do it naturally with fresh flowers and leaves. Try to aim for 'Zero Waste'. Is your creativity unleashed? Nature is good.