01/06/2019
In my newest YouTube video, I challenge you all to shift the way you celebrate this Winter's holiday season, by giving a simple, yet divine gift of experiencing new adventures. π¦βοΈπ΄β£
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Instead of spending excessive money and adhering to consumerism/materialistic norms, and only giving tangible items to your loved ones; why not engage in an activity that they have never experienced before?β£
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Sure, some people may not be able to understand how experiences are just as valuable & gift-worthy compared to physical objects (if not more valuable than)β¦β£
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But we must be willing to take risks when attempting to alter hegemonies & social expectations.β£
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I donβt know about you, but Iβd rather be asked to go into nature with someone to forage wild plants for dinner, rather than merely receive something like a Whole Foods gift card from them instead.β£
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And that is how it could be for all of us. Perhaps not going full on Voji-Stance like foraging wild foods to eat, but something simple & personal to your own circumstances/interests.β£
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You could look at what I am saying the same way that someone might get asked to a high school dance, or maybe even to the extent of getting engagedβ¦ β£
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Because what actually matters in those situations? β¦β£
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The tangible poster that asks you to go to the dance, or the concept of HOW they asked?β£
The wedding ring that they get you, or HOW they planned to make it a perfect moment?β£
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The physical matter of the memory is somewhat important in those situations as well, but just like most things in life; it is a holistic experience & presence of transmuting your feelings into action.β£
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So the ultimate point of my Prickly Pear YouTube video & this post is to just get you thinking about gifting a memory and beautiful time with someone.β£
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Plus, sometimes spending money isn't practical for all of us. This could be a great way to turn your gift budget into paying your bills, which would ultimately lead to a greater life experience with all as well.β£
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Whatever you celebrate, question everything.β£
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Express Love, Positivity, and Gratitude to the people and things that you appreciate! π§π½ββοΈ @ Newport Beach, California