Ever bought a gym membership you’ve never used? A fancy pair of shoes that gather dust?

We often indulge a fantasy version of ourselves - whether it’s who we wish we were or who we’re just curious about being.

Seems odd to invest in something that doesn’t really exist. But maybe our ‘fantasy self’ is worth the expense. Maybe we could learn a thing or two about our true self by looking a little deeper into the mirage.

Episode links

Allison Anderson

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jjM2hg1LS0o

Slow Home podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-slow-home-podcast-with-brooke-mcalary/id985005895

Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali

https://www.bookdepository.com/Buddhism-for-Mothers-Sarah-Napthali/9781742377018?ref=grid-view&qid=1573356429177&sr=1-1

The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

https://www.bookdepository.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up-Marie-Kondo/9781607747307?ref=grid-view&qid=1573356486468&sr=1-1

Eloise Rickman’s blog

https://fridabemighty.com

Amanda Watters’ blog

https://homesongblog.com