tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post3084948310998585129..comments2024-03-12T12:06:53.187-07:00Comments on Doing Magick: PurchaseRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-21629423806583932162009-05-21T11:30:57.184-07:002009-05-21T11:30:57.184-07:00There is an inherent need for humans to gather stu...There is an inherent need for humans to gather stuff, but marketers certainly have taken advantage of that need! Cash is amorphous, there is no inherent value to that piece of paper (except as a slip of paper) or that electronic series of 0s and <br />1s that mean "money." As a society, we just agree that it has value. There is inherent value to the stuff it buys. The issue becomes, does the intrinsic value of what you have purchased actually equal (or better) the agreed value of the money. And the happiness gained with the purchase certainly should be added to the equation.Lavanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295089071497942411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-84740427523739176402009-05-21T06:23:16.844-07:002009-05-21T06:23:16.844-07:00I think it's a little from column A and a little f...I think it's a little from column A and a little from column B for gathering stuff. <br /><br />We nest, we seek status, and we are probably hard wired to prefer comfort over discomfort. <br /><br />Just enjoy the big monitor, and the cool wireless that you did your damn self ;)Mr. J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08992497721332168579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-19266804842584630112009-05-21T04:20:19.499-07:002009-05-21T04:20:19.499-07:00Security comes in many forms, including immaterial...Security comes in many forms, including immaterial assets. In this case, you bought freedom and ease. These can be far better than cash, especially if you're injured. Also, theives can unload cash easier than a wireless connection. Cash is a more immediate and greater attractant.<br /><br />Wireless capability for a laptop is not that expensive, even if it didn't start with it. So, it doesn't have the same value as 'cold hard cash'.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662349728666711733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-25255776484660019032009-05-21T01:44:33.007-07:002009-05-21T01:44:33.007-07:00Stop guilt-tripping yourself. For those of us who ...Stop guilt-tripping yourself. For those of us who "live" on-line, there is plenty of justification for buying a computer set-up that makes it easy and comfortable to work. I see that the same way as, for instance, a travelling salesman. I don't begrudge him a comfortable car with lots of extras if he has to spend lots of time on long boring drives.<br /><br />Don't worry about not having cash. There's more where that came from. Look at it this way: you just became wealthier. It's just that your wealth is now in the form of a good set-up for your digital work. Don't I recall you plan to write a tarot course and maybe even write a book? Shit. You NEED a good computer set up. It well help you work better and faster. Leave your worries about over consumption to things that really are over consumption.<br /><br />Dreams: I've gotten used to the phenomenon of the ebb and flow of dream recall. It comes and goes. All you can do is have your notebook and a flashlight next to your bed, and train yourself to ask yourself what you've been dreaming every time you wake up. Dreamwork is a long-haul thing. It won't be hurried up for anyone.<br /><br />But Tryphon is right. How much sleep you get is crucial.Theo Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832438171790956528noreply@blogger.com