The article delves into the author's reflections on economics, influenced by personal experiences and literature, particularly Robin Wall Kimmerer's 'The Serviceberry'. The author critiques the conventional, debt-dependent housing market while advocating for alternative economic models, such as the gift economy rooted in reciprocity and abundance. This perspective enables a more leisurely lifestyle, prioritizing time with family over financial gain. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the gentle, often overlooked alternatives to mainstream economic pressures, highlighting the beauty of slowing down and seeking connection beyond materialism.
The first book of economics I read was The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The point of this beautifully written, small book is that different concepts of economies exist.
Kimmerer describes something from her Potawatomi heritage called the gift economy, which focuses on reciprocity and abundance, rather than grasping and scarcity.
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