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Are you suffering from Self-Invented Restless Dissatisfaction? First, let’s give credit where it’s due for this interesting “condition” I’m exploring. Joshua & Ryan use this term in their latest blog post Eschewing Advertising in Favor of Authentic Marketing.
So, what exactly is Self-Invented Restless Dissatisfaction? It means if we can’t seem to get our satisfaction and keep searching for it, it’s our own damn fault. We’ve invented our own unhappiness! And there are a lot of advertisers who would love to talk to us about it. Because they want to sell the instant solution (not) to our mysterious problem.
Sounds depressing, doesn’t it? There’s good news. Becoming aware you are the creator of your discontent solves 50% of the problem. Doing something about it is the other 50%, the solution. So what I’m saying is:
1) You are responsible for your unhappiness.
2) You can change it.
3) You can’t buy the solution.
4) It’s gonna take work.
5) You are 100% in control of your life.
Advertising serves a purpose. If you’re buying something you need to know if/where it’s available. Just ask yourself, “What am I buying and what problem am I trying to solve?” Always remember you can’t buy eternal life, skinny, rich, or instant happy. You’re already eternal. Skinny requires sweat. Rich requires sweat. And happiness is within.
Just take an honest inventory and ask why do I need so much? Stuff won’t fill the hole in your heart. Only love of self followed by love of others will. Stop with all the self sacrifice. If you can’t take care of yourself first, you can’t take care of anyone. Serve others, yes, but not to the detriment of your own wellbeing.
Resources:
Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
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