So, I've been doing a LOT of thinking lately about my lifestyle choices. I've been learning a whole lot about America: corporations, fast food, Christianity, consumerism, health, etc. I don't like what I've been learning, to say the least. Most of my own friends have their own problems with the state of things here, but it seems like wherever I go and whatever class I'm in at Spring Arbor, I keep learning more and more that makes me disgusted with life here. I really don't like having so much stuff. I don't like being in debt. I don't like eating things that are destroying my body. I don't like being complacent in my faith because I don't need God where I am. God has a lot to say about all these things in Scripture, as well.
Some changes I'm currently working on in my life: I've almost completely given up Taco Bell (which was a hard decision, by the way) and I'm trying to get rid of ALL fast food out of my diet eventually, I'm trying to stop shopping at chain stores (even if their prices are cheaper...I'll say more about that in a moment), and I'm trying to get rid of certain items I don't need (like my stereo and iPod, among other things).
I'm really tired (literally and figuratively) of being unhealthy. I want to eat better, sleep better, and work better. This is why I'm trying to eliminate fast food out of my diet, with Taco Bell being the first to go. I've been seeing the value of supporting local businesses instead of buying everything from chain stores, even if their prices are cheaper. I don't think just because you save $1 you are necessarily being a good steward of your resources. I want to start buying things from Hutch's and Weatherwax instead of Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Wal-Mart. This isn't saying I'm not going thrift shopping anymore...I'm just trying really strongly to avoid chain stores. Some chain stores I will still support, like Goodwill, but for obvious reasons (Goodwill is actually helping people).
Some changes I want to happen in my life eventually: be debt-free, grow a lot of my own food, make a lot of my own stuff instead of buying things if possible, and generally live simply. I'm still working out a lot of my thoughts on these things, but one thing I keep thinking about is how much of this might be easier in another country/culture. I don't think God is currently calling me to be a missionary, but he may be preparing me for it with all this.
Those are my thoughts from the past week/month. Yours?
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These are all great thoughts! Keep it up, bro! If you ever want a good wholesome meal from the metts family, let me know! It'd be great to share these ideas and thoughts and everything. They are good- be sure not to ignore them.
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