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prioritize experiences over material possessions??

Lately, it feels like when we decide to spend money on something, it’s not just about “Do I want this?” anymore, but more like “Is this worth how I’ll feel?”

In the past, it was perhaps about wanting new clothes or some sort of thing. But now, it often feels like spending money on going out-attending an event, traveling somewhere or just sitting in a cafe with friends is more rewarding. Somehow, that already feels enough.

Perhaps because once you get the physical things they just become another thing you ‘have’. But being somewhere fun or with people you want to be around feels a whole lot different.

Another is the immense integration of everything, which is now linked to

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