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“It’s funny how the nature of an object— let’s say a strawberry or a pair of socks— is so changed by the way it has come into your hands, as a gift or as a commodity… ‘It is the cardinal difference between gift and commodity exchange that a gift establishes a feeling-bond between two people.’”
— Mar 02, 2026 11:12AM
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“Imagine raising children in a culture in which gratitude is the first priority… In a consumer society, contentment is a radical proposition. Recognizing abundance rather than scarcity undermines an economy that thrives by creating unmet desires.”
— Mar 08, 2026 12:20PM
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“On one side of the world were people whose relationship with the living world was shaped by Skywoman, who created a garden for the well-being of all. On the other side was another woman with a garden and a tree. But for tasting its fruit, she was banished from the garden and the gates clanged shut behind her.”
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— Mar 02, 2026 10:13AM
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