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Perhaps it depends on the geography we are talking about, because NOT all countries are that obsessed with AI.
In some places, people still use phones simply for calls.

2025-11-03 11:33:10 UTC

Perhaps the real Bitcoin Standard is to surround yourself with honest and kind people, and then everyone works together towards a better future.
I don't see any problem if someone makes wonderful things, then you pay in cash. However, something feels off if you pay Bitcoin for junk.
Like what's the point of paying sats for fiat food? It's not about being able to pay in sats, it's about *what you're getting* and Bitcoin is only acting as the exchange medium.
The finest money deserves the finest things, IMHO.

2025-09-20 14:38:59 UTC

Only put what you are willing to lose in banks.

2025-08-14 12:24:47 UTC

I was speaking to a friend last night: if you are running a small business, usually people will pay via their bank. There are several issues with this, which many people do not see or understand. Firstly, the payment processor takes around 3%. Then, if you transfer the money to your local bank, another fee applies. Then, if you want to exchange the fiat currency into something else, another fee is incurred. Basically endless fee.
This is also before talking about inflation.
Now, if people pay in BTC, the fees are so low, and it's instant with Lightning. Waking up today, someone paid me in Lightning. Such a nice way to start the day!
One last thing: it is a JOY to create products and then sell them for sats. You control everything, I mean EVERYTHING. Your labor, your rules.

2025-07-29 12:20:05 UTC

Cypherpunk Bitchat 🫂
https://blossom.primal.net/ada79c96c9d313751130911d2d68c41e319ff3b755eafb804c61a9efac894d35.jpg

2025-07-16 10:36:16 UTC

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new ad from İstanbul airport as well
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2025-07-16 10:33:42 UTC

I find it increasingly difficult to go around without seeing Bitcoin. 🤔
https://blossom.primal.net/76d589287eb13c2274316f70b1744b20e3306ce3c826169139ebcc84e147cb65.jpg

2025-04-28 18:32:40 UTC

Commitment is hard but that's what truly brings joy in life.

2025-04-23 11:43:50 UTC

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😂😂😂😮‍💨

2025-04-23 11:30:01 UTC

What are some of the things you own that could potentially be passed down to future generations?
Besides Bitcoin.

2025-04-21 20:43:51 UTC

It's not about living in which country but about crafting your own networks with people you can trust, which makes life so much easier.

2025-04-14 12:29:29 UTC

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I think both women and men thrive more when they have someone around, but now most singles are dealing with their own problems, alone.

2025-04-10 10:54:25 UTC

How to avoid Supermarket/ Chains
- Getting raw milk from farms, then make your butter, cheese, or yogurt if you have the time and energy ( yogurt is pretty easy )
- Getting olive and olive oil from Olive farms ( I think olive oil is the most important thing when it comes to cooking, I don't understand how some people can live without it 😂 )
- Getting meat from butchers, knowing your local butcher is really important, you might getting the best piece every time you go.
- Fresh veggies and eggs from weekly markets
How's your practice 👀

2025-03-25 13:25:47 UTC

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I got mine directly from a family olive farm in Turkiye, not sure they will send it to US tho.
And they don't have any website or social media, everything is done by message or calling like in the old days. 😂

2025-03-25 13:18:58 UTC

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1. ask for similar minded local's reference
2. go to local markets and observe where is more crowded, it could be a good sign for testing
3. keep testing and get the contacts of the best ones
🧡

2025-03-25 12:48:53 UTC

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I spent quite some time figuring out how to get the things I need outside of the system, e.g., supermarkets, international chains, and brands.
None of these beats directly connect with the people who are actually enjoying making the products.

2025-03-25 12:45:36 UTC

I love buying things directly from makers, and you built up trust over time:)
e.g. I ordered two liters of olive oil this afternoon, and the producer asked me to pay later when I received them. 🤯🧡

2025-03-24 10:58:21 UTC

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haha, keep doing what you love 🧡

2025-03-24 10:52:25 UTC

You feel completely different energy when dealing with people who enjoy their work or people who hate doing their job.

2025-03-24 10:16:51 UTC

It’s easier to change yourself than to change the world.

2025-03-23 14:21:53 UTC

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Not even processing knowledge, but limited data set only.

2025-03-23 12:58:58 UTC

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Imagine people telling their kids to ask AI one day...

2025-03-23 12:24:16 UTC

Asking questions to the elder generation, patiently explaining, and even being happy to show how to.
Asking questions to the younger generation, some of them simply said ask AI.
I don't think AI is really the problem here; the problem is people think AI can actually be like a living human to teach you things, thinking and adapting, and sharing from experience.

2025-03-16 18:42:54 UTC

Cooking is an underrated skill.

2025-03-08 15:22:38 UTC

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idk, maybe relay issue? / I missed some notifications sometimes as well.

2025-03-08 12:00:05 UTC

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2025-03-07 14:40:53 UTC

To protect something, aka privacy, simply avoid sharing those information on the internet.

2025-03-05 15:41:46 UTC

We came from a time when people used to be self-sufficient and make use of some extra time to do work at home, then moved into the factories in cities and started the long working hour, slowly to the office 9-5, then the digital nomad lifestyle and everyone wants to be content creators these days.
I wonder what's next 🤔 e.g., going back to live in the countryside and raise a family?

2025-02-27 14:32:28 UTC

Simple happiness: dipping fresh bread in olive oil.
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2025-02-25 14:45:37 UTC

The countryside creates strong men.
The city creates weak men.
You are "forced" to be stronger, take responsibility when you are out in the wild, and learn how to work with nature instead of working against it.
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2025-02-16 16:58:20 UTC

Saw someone talking about how "Most olive oil is not olive oil." I am fortunate enough to live in places where olives grow abundantly, and guess what's the simplest way to get the best stuff?
One of the hacks I've learned is to go to the weekly bazaar and ask the locals where they buy the olive oil from. No fancy bottles or labels, just people who have been selling this for many years from their family farm; No hard-selling, fair price, and delicious!
That's how word of mouth used to work, but then things get complicated when cities grow bigger and bigger, and people come and go, potentially even getting away from doing unethical things.

2025-02-15 13:24:52 UTC

a MUST watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s

2025-02-14 20:02:17 UTC

Have a funny observation tonight: you can pretty much tell how long each couple has been together by the way they dress. 😂

2025-02-13 15:45:39 UTC

Everyone keeps talking about how impressive AI is, but do you know how many things aren't even being shared on the internet? Not to mention how much misinformation is out there.
Garbage in, Garbage out.

2025-02-13 15:22:48 UTC

Follow the signal, everything else is noise.
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2024-12-12 17:05:14 UTC

I lost my wallet recently ( a friend confused mine with his, and he was boarding his plane ), so I was in a situation where I didn't have any cash or card with me. However, I had my phone on hand, guess what did I do? 👀
The first thing I did was calm down and think, and it turned out that I could get some cash with my phone at the airport. However, many things went through my mind that day: What if I lost everything? One thing that strikes me the most is that Bitcoin NEVER leaves you; I wasn't completely panic that day, knowing that I got seeds somewhere I could quickly assess to, and I've done quite some work up front, pilled some people and businesses around me, which means I can always ask for help and pay for things I need in sats.
One of the takeaways from that day was you might think that you are helping people when pilling them, but maybe you are also planting the seeds of helping your future self.
Closing up this post with a thought experience: what would you do if you lost everything in a foreign country?

2024-10-02 10:09:54 UTC

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2024-09-30 10:36:03 UTC

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2024-09-10 19:17:55 UTC

NEVER assume that you know something well enough, chances are there is always something new to be learned.
Keeping an open mind is the way to grow.

2024-08-29 10:47:21 UTC

Not only do imaginary borders not really exist, but it's forcing people living within the border called X (e.g., Turkish, British, Singaporean, etc.) while many people have their own language, culture, and way of living; what's even worse is it separates families who live around the borders.
The world isn't made up of Nations but living creatures, running water, and mountains; However, even the maps are purposely made to emphasize nationalism, a classic divide and conquer.

2024-08-10 08:39:58 UTC

Unpopular opinion
Not everything needs to be self-custodial, use your energy well.

2024-08-02 10:38:16 UTC

What’s worse than a cage? a cage that you can’t even see.
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2024-08-01 10:17:03 UTC

craftsmanship, beauty and diversity, these are some of the things I value, but it seems the modern society trying so hard to destroy them.
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2024-07-21 15:36:12 UTC

Fiat minds have a strange obsession with speeds and scales, I like being around artisans, and you are def not merely a number…

2024-07-10 11:17:52 UTC

if you are using BTCpay to accept payment, sharing two IMPORTANT things! 👀
- don't freak out if you do not see the funds land in the wallet, most likely it's due to the gas limit problem
- better mark down ALL the wallets that you had ever used, the last things you want is you don't know which is the right seeds

2024-07-09 15:41:01 UTC

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yet what one should really do is be yourself.

2024-07-09 12:25:59 UTC

Has anyone ever studied how human scent works?
If natural scent is one of the cheat codes for finding the right partner, then why ppl use all the scented body wash, shampoo to perfume to mask their own natural scent? 🤔

2024-07-04 16:08:31 UTC

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it's really cool indeed, but is the content delete / editable?
why not login with LN and integrate with Ghost blog? Hosting your own blog is already pretty easy these days, the hard part is how to keep the value flowing without selling your soul / I don't really see how this Nostr-based blog making creators' lives easier yet. 🤔

2024-07-04 11:01:33 UTC

" Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. "

2024-06-18 11:31:55 UTC

When hodling Bitcoin is probably the *best* or let's say, the *safest* option, you really think twice or more before doing anything with it ( aka spend ), which means it has to be something really worthwhile, then the interesting Q would be what ppl would do with their Bitcoin:)
And it's the total opposite in the fiat world, you are the loser if you don't do anything with your money.
How interesting!

2024-06-17 15:26:21 UTC

Something I have learned recently:
if you subtract all the noise, there are really not many things worth paying attention to; The hard part is how to trace out the sources or at least getting closer.

2024-06-17 11:02:54 UTC

It amazed me how people in the past were capable of doing with bare hands.
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2024-06-16 12:45:07 UTC

admiring the beauty in a mosaic museum - did you see what I see 👀
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2024-06-16 12:06:12 UTC

Bitcoin changed me a lot, but the biggest one probably is changing me from a consumer to a maker; I used to be a minimalist, but I have leveled up from choosing what brands to buy from to learning how to make whatever I want, in the way I like.
I can't really express this feeling in words yet ( it's wild ), and it helped me to understand how our consumerism society functions - it not only keeps stealing ppl's time and energy buying things they probably do not even need but also takes away the joy of creating.

2024-06-13 15:27:20 UTC

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it apply to many other things; maybe better to focus on what others can't take away from you.

2024-06-13 15:05:47 UTC

if the things you *own* others can take away from you, maybe it's not really yours in the first place.

2024-06-12 10:50:56 UTC

Just finished the movie The Thirteenth Floor, amazing - do you think our consciousness just "moved" around like that in different simulations? 👀
In the movie, there is simulation within the simulation; it almost sounds like this fiat slavery world in our society. You have people who get up every day just to chase those unlimited supplies of money so to buy whatever is being sold, scary, and this world is exactly created by the greeds.
Then I also did some quick research about consciousness, and it turned out there are quite some ppl do remember their past lives, intrigued:
- what if all these living & dying are meant to be experienced under different simulations?
- what if we already lived many lives, and all the knowledge that we needed is within us and waiting to be unlocked?
- what if the real secret is within us?

2024-06-11 16:20:43 UTC

great meme
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2024-06-11 13:15:31 UTC

There are many posts discussing which Hardware Wallet to buy or why some Hardware Wallet companies don't accept Bitcoin, etc., but what if the whole point of Bitcoin is about self-responsibility, which includes making your own cold wallet? 🤔
I'm not against anyone buying any HW if you really want to, as it's definitely better than storing it in exchanges or putting your hard-earned sats in any hot wallets. But learning how to make my own cold wallet was one the most empowering moments in my Bitcoin journey, and you can create it on the go instead of waiting for deliveries, which is much more efficient and private too!
https://geoarbitrage.com/coldwallet/

2024-06-10 18:06:54 UTC

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I would love to share! but maybe a bit later when I make more for friends because I'm trying to avoid posting what I personally use / wear in real life, but I can share some photos that I took behind the scene for now, e.g. this one is for man and I'm trying to design one later.
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2024-06-10 17:20:08 UTC

The shoes I designed finally arrived! 👀 designed by me with natural leather and handmade by a craftsman who has been crafting shoes for over 30 years, and it's a beautiful feeling wearing things that you co-created!
Once you are out of the fiat world consumption game and not keeping up with the Joneses, you then realize that there is a sea of options waiting to be explored. ✨

2024-06-10 10:23:36 UTC

Fear is what makes one weak — conquering your own fear is the way to grow.

2024-06-10 09:16:37 UTC

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cool! thanks for sharing

2024-06-09 18:51:01 UTC

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Free from unwanted annoyance from unpleasant people. 👀

2024-06-09 15:54:46 UTC

The right formula to be free is being independent.

2024-06-09 14:42:41 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M447B_zxXC0

2024-06-09 09:37:32 UTC

just finished the movie Stardust, really good - what if we were all stardust, watching and knowing everything, but decided to come here to experience human love... yet ended up being fooled into chasing fake money and fuc*ing with each other.

2024-06-08 13:45:31 UTC

Having coffee in a 400+ years old house, it felt like traveling back in time.
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2024-06-08 10:26:59 UTC

We all talk about POW, but it upsets me that oftentimes the people who do most of the work only get a tiny fraction of the reward.
That's partly why I quit my job and started to do my own thing a few years ago because it's just not fair - I work hard to do the job and need to do what was told and be there every day, then you just reap my effort and giving me a faction called the salary? how is this even make sense, not to mention all the stupid corporation shit and unproductive meetings... 🤯

2024-06-07 17:48:29 UTC

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I mean @. me here 😂

2024-06-07 16:32:47 UTC

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feel free to ask me tips on how to get there once you are around:)

2024-06-07 14:04:08 UTC

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I guess he would say the govs. 😂

2024-06-07 14:00:57 UTC

went to a money museum the other day, the owner spent about 30 years collecting money from different places; then I asked where is Bitcoin 👀 and he said he doesn't believe it, as it was *not guaranteed*.
Then I asked him what's money, and he didn't answer; I guess even a money collector don't know what's money.
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2024-06-06 15:03:43 UTC

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Currently hot and dry, really impressive how they built it and the choice of the location, in the middle of nowhere but overseeing everywhere yet without being seen - it almost feels like it should be invited only, otherwise how could one know?

2024-06-06 15:00:03 UTC

The City of the Prophets: Urfa ( Şanlıurfa )
places around this area are like a living human history documentation, you can see how different human civilizations lived here, and they built things that last so we got to know that they existed, which led me to think about what our generation is building that could last, besides Bitcoin?
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2024-06-06 11:50:04 UTC

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Mail: Tuta / Proton; Domain: njal.la

2024-06-06 11:42:37 UTC

Went to Göbekli Tepe recently, the oldest temple discovered so far; it was built about 12000 years ago, you could probably find many videos online of it, but nothing beats seeing it in person - it's literally in the middle of nowhere, seeing everywhere yet without being seen from afar, super smart! ( there are still other areas waiting to be excavated )
And one of the interesting things I have learned is that ppl used to use it to gather together to exchange goods, even marriage 👀 not just being a temple; I was getting lost a bit in history last week, too much to learn...
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2024-05-26 10:39:43 UTC

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2024-05-26 10:13:44 UTC

Maybe it's not about going or searching for the places that are more popular with Bitcoin if you are willing to do the work yourself.
So far, I've paid Airbnb hosts/rent, devs who I work with, some of the restaurants I go to all the time, VPN, Mail, Domain, and basically most of my web setup switched to paid in sats.
*You don't need the whole world to accept Bitcoin*; Seriously, all you need is the people around you; And be selective, only pill the good ones, don't waste your energy.

2024-05-24 18:42:01 UTC

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cleaning up the space for more learning and experience:)

2024-05-24 18:08:37 UTC

Things you own end up owning you.
Here's a fun hack for simplifying your life: categorizing your belongings into essentials ( the things that are really needed ) and the optional ( the things that bring you more comfort, but you can live your life without them. )
My solution to keep my life simple is to see what is really needed first and do my best to get the best of them, not fiat marketing brand best but inside best, then slowly do the same for the optional; Now, I don't really need to buy any new things, but trying to integrate my ideas into making what I need better.

2024-05-23 10:58:45 UTC

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me a simple pleb sharing my perspective 👀

2024-05-23 10:40:43 UTC

Your home culture is an invisible cage, which could potentially limit your growth.
Sharing one funny story, I had my first ear piercing when I was about 18 years old, and my dad was so mad at me. Then I often see cute little girls are already wearing earrings in Turkey maybe like 5 years old ...Many things don't make sense in a place, yet it could be perfectly normal somewhere else. *Don't let your home culture limit you or tell you what to do*; I think one of the best things you can do is see it from far away, explore around, and then choose what works for you instead of doing what everyone is doing there.
And one thing I noticed is that many people still love to hang out with people coming from the same place and barely leave their own bubbles, even within nomads, expats, or people who moved abroad a long time ago but would still be married to people coming from the same place, I guess mostly due to convenience and it's easier? Nothing is wrong with that but it's quite interesting. 🤔

2024-05-17 10:32:50 UTC

The Art of Problem Solving
- Write down what you want to make it *happen*
- Break it down into small steps for execution
- Go through all the options in your head or write them down to see how each option would lead to what you want closer, then choose the ones make the most sense
- Keep testing and improving
For simple problems, just do from 3-4; and what's your problem-solving hack? 🤓

2024-05-16 10:32:21 UTC

How do you think?
Planning to use this site to showcase what is possible to integrate Bitcoin into your digital home and business, on top with my tips and tricks. 👀⚡️
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2024-05-15 11:01:15 UTC

one of my favorite photos.
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2024-05-07 11:17:52 UTC

Trust needs to be earned, value needs to be proved.

2024-05-02 10:40:53 UTC

Drew down and crafted a bit of my bank setup yesterday, and now the flow is about *earning - caching & spending - saving*. I used to work in finance, and the mindset during that time was *earning - spending & investing* ( investment is also a form of spending) because you know that if you don't do anything, your money will lose value, so people either need to figure this out themselves or pay someone else to do that on top of earning money, now with all the inflation and bank account frozen, it must be HARD to actually sit down and THINK when you are constantly worrying; And it seems people always want more and more in the fiat world like it's NEVER enough, but your time in this world is limited - why waste it to chase unlimited money that others can print out of thin air?
But with Bitcoin, all you need to do is well keep the seeds, not only can you sleep like a baby ( no one can take Bitcoin away from you ) , but also you can focus all your time and energy on learning and creating, and doing something actually meaningful with your precious time.

2024-05-01 14:30:39 UTC

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Loving it. ⚡️

2024-04-24 10:44:00 UTC

You find tools to solve your problems and make life easier, not bringing more headaches - If you find yourself being drained all the time and energy into the tool itself, maybe it's good to think that this might not be the right tool for you.

2024-04-23 15:21:38 UTC

whenever you are feeling low energy, then think as long as you are healthy and have time, then all the problems are solvable, just be patient.

2024-04-21 11:33:42 UTC

Fun fact Sunday - the best skincare is actually without using any skincare.

2024-04-17 10:10:44 UTC

Tulip festival in istanbul - Tip: April is the best time to come.
and fun fact: Tulip is native to Anatolia ( actually, the nomad Turks brought it from Asia ), then brought into Europe during the Ottoman time. But I guess many people would first think of the Netherlands when it comes to Tulip, maybe due to more commercialization or marketing there...but Turks' love for Tulips is uncomparable, you can easily see it in all kinds of arts and crafts, and do you know the meaning of tulip? 🤓🌷
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2024-04-16 10:20:14 UTC

The past few years for me, not sure if it is because of Bitcoin or a mix of everything, it's like a journey of going back to what's real; so we were born and being taught how to blend into modern society: go to school then get a job, work till 65yr then you can retire...But did you ever question of why do you need to deal with people you don't like so to earn money or why someone else did nothing yet getting a big cut out of your work? You slowly realize the matrix, and the good news is seeing the problem is the first step to solving it!
Then, you start to figure out how to exit ( Bitcoin is a powerful tool ) and learn how to stay away from "modern products": from the food you eat, tools that you use, or even the values that are fed to you, much verifying yet rewarding at the same time. And once you take good care of the shelter, food, and all the necessities, then you have all the time to work on something you love ( find your ikigai ) and spend time with people you like instead of keep waiting for retirement or holidays.
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2024-04-14 20:08:35 UTC

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stay tuned for my creation:) 🤓

2024-04-14 09:18:00 UTC

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playing with hand stitching atm!
I learned a bit when I was a kid, quite fun making your own clothes to be honest, and now that I found some really beautiful hand woven fabric, I really want to get my hands dirty instead of relying on tailors to make things happen for me. 😂

2024-04-13 19:44:23 UTC

am I the only one find it strange that why clothes these days are trying to show others everywhere, but showing too much is cheap not sexy… agree?
now I'm tempting to pick up some sewing skills so to make whatever I want. 🪡

2024-04-12 11:29:53 UTC

Went to see some rock tombs, and I thought to myself, how did people even manage to build that? Not only it's HUGE, but it's built on steep mountains, and they carved the tomb out of the rocks...
And the more I see, the more I think people in the past mastered way better skills than the modern ones, yes you built airplanes, the internet, and many cool techs, but the knowledge of how to live in harmony with nature or how to make the most of natural material is going downhill.
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