Consuming Thoughts M

M is for Measurement and What it Reflects. Andy Partridge: Tryin’ to take this all in and I’ve got 1-2-3-4-5 senses working overtime. We measure what matters and what we think matters we measure. Attention breeds intention and intention directs attention. Trying to make sense of it all is like trying to count sand. Want to get a grip on consumption? Start measuring.

Measure waste. How much stuff is going to the landfill? How much of that stuff is plastic? How much are you paying to have someone come and pick up unneeded and unnecessary crap?

Measure your waist. How much of what you consume is ending up around your middle or on your thighs? Is that cost effective, efficient or healthy? What can you do to reduce this accumulation? How will you know you’re having success? And, by the way, what on Earth are you saving it for? The world is getting warmer after all.

Measure your impact. How much of what you spend is benefitting your community? Your city? Local businesses and merchants? How much of that comes back to you? Figure it out. Draw your own Value Web and start connecting the dots.

By focusing on these three simple areas we direct our attention, build intention and create a path for our energy and intelligence to follow. What you learn will change your life.