So I needed a teapot, and went to the local op shop and lo! .. the perfect teapot. Like the centre aisle at Aldi, the universe provided, also giving me a book to match.
The thing was, I was only allowed to buy the teapot (for six dollars) if I bought the set, consisting of side plates, a sugar bowl and teacups and saucers. 'You do realise I will simply walk outside, put the teapot in the car, and return with a charitable donation of crockery, right?' I say.
'I'm sorry, love, its out of my hands' she says. There is apparently a Crockery Overseer in the back room. Parting with 6 bucks, I take it all home to think about it. Turns out, drinking tea from cute orange cups with a matching teapot is delightful. Simply delightful. Who knew?
The point is that if you covet something, like a teapot, do not buy it new. Put the item down. Take a breath. Walk away from the shop. Wait. Go to the charity shop. All of them, if neccessary. You will find what you are looking for - for a fraction of the price, as well as stepping outside of a culture that wants you to feed a economy that encourages you to buy, buy, buy, when we already have what we need. And if you dont want your stuff, give it to someone who might. It just might bring them as much joy as I feel when I drink foraged herb tea out of my new old orange teapot.
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