Topics:<\/b> Abundant Life; Addiction; Appetites; Belonging; Conformity; Contentment; Emptiness; Identity; Lifestyle; Meaning; Possessions; Prosperity; Temptation<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Proverbs 15:16; Ecclesiastes 5:10; Isaiah 55:1\u20132; Matthew 6:24; Mark 4:19; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5<\/p>\n
Neil Boorman decided to burn every branded thing in his possession after he realized he was addicted to brands. He explained:<\/p>\n
From an early age, I have been taught that to be accepted, to be lovable, to be cool, one must have the right stuff. At junior school, I tried to make friends with the popular kids, only to be ridiculed for the lack of stripes on my trainers. Once I had nagged my parents to the point of buying me the shoes, I was duly accepted at school, and I became much happier. As long as my parents continued to buy me the brands, life was more fun. Now, at the age of thirty-one, I still behave according to playground law.<\/p>\n
The manner in which we spend our money defines who we are. In this secular society of ours, where family and church once gave us a sense of belonging, identity, and meaning, there is now Apple, Mercedes, and Coke.<\/p>\n
So, this is why I am burning all my stuff. To find real happiness, to find the real me.<\/p>\n
\u2014Neil Boorman, \u201cBonfire of the Brands,\u201d BBC Magazine<\/i> (August 29, 2006)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Abundant Life; Addiction; Appetites; Belonging; Conformity; Contentment; Emptiness; Identity; Lifestyle; Meaning; Possessions; Prosperity; Temptation References: Proverbs 15:16; Ecclesiastes 5:10; Isaiah 55:1\u20132; Matthew 6:24; Mark 4:19; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5 Neil Boorman decided to burn every branded thing in his possession after he realized he was addicted to brands. He explained: From … Continue reading “BRAND
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