Action #082

'Aspire not to have more, but to be more.'

 
This action has been done 4,517 times which means 4,517 people are having less and being more.
 
 

Go on, tell me more

This one's a quote by Archbishop Oscar Romero. A human rights activist in El Savador. Big of a big statement, what does it mean? Well break it down to little everyday things. Aspire not to have more stuff: Maybe that translates as taking a binbag of your goodies to the charity shop, rethinking what you want for a birthday present or deciding you don't actually need a second car.

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  • Melissa Morrison Fernandez did this action

    My #1 goal right now...

    is to live like this... 20 January 2010, 16:11
  • Mike Mike did this action

    Background reading

    If you want some (admittedly, pretty academic) background reading on having and being, try Erich Fromm's 'To Have or To Be' (dating from the 1970's). 02 November 2008, 17:54
  • Sharon Cattermole Sharon Cattermole did this action

    out there


    I have been out today helping to clear a path, pick up litter and remove invasive plants. I am a member of Greengrid Taskforce volunteers in Essex and we have great fun improving the environment. It is a great way to work off calories, get a sun tan and meet new people, whilst doing something worthwhile. After 16 years in an office, and some time off work for depression it has really helped me to focus on what is important in my life.     13 May 2008, 15:12
  • Simon Stroud Simon Stroud did this action

    When will people think they have enough?


    I am greatly concerned that people are loosing their sense of responsibility, graciousness, concern for others and the appreciation of all things being connected.     17 February 2008, 22:30

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