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Was I a sheep?

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Recently I've been clearing out some of my excess stuff. Some of it is useful (and is for sale). Some of it is going to the recycle bin.

I have found some old stuff and thought "What was I keeping this?" or "Why did I even get this?". I think some of the answers are in this video. Sometimes we do things not because it helps us live a better life, not because it makes any sense, but merely because other people are do it.



I think that's part of my mindset now - trying to avoid some of the things we do just because everyone else does them, and sticking to the things that actually improve the quality of life.
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