New

Is it the latest iPhone? The newest fashion trend? Or the newest TikTok dance? In our fast-paced world, it seems like there's always something new to chase after. But what happens when the "new" thing becomes old? Do we just discard it and move on to the next shiny object?

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as I've been decluttering my life and trying to live more intentionally. I've realized that I've been spending a lot of time and money on things that I don't really need, just because they're new. And it's not just me. Our whole culture seems to be obsessed with the new.

But what if we took a step back and asked ourselves, "Do I really need this?" Or, "Is this something that I'm going to use and enjoy for a long time?" I think we would all be surprised at how often the answer is "no."

I'm not saying that we should never buy anything new. But I do think we need to be more mindful about our purchases. We need to ask ourselves if we really need something before we buy it, and if we're going to use it and enjoy it for a long time. And we need to be willing to let go of things when they're no longer useful or enjoyable.

I've been trying to live by these principles lately, and it's been really freeing. I've stopped buying things just because they're new, and I've started to focus on buying things that I really love and that I'll use for a long time. It's made a big difference in my life, and I encourage you to try it too.

Next time you're about to buy something new, ask yourself these questions:

• Do I really need this?
• Is this something that I'm going to use and enjoy for a long time?
• Am I buying this because it's new, or because I genuinely want it?

If you can answer "yes" to all of these questions, then go ahead and buy it! But if you have any doubts, I encourage you to reconsider. There's a good chance that you don't really need it, and that you'll be better off saving your money for something else.

Remember, new isn't always better. Sometimes, the old things are the best things.