Conscious Consumerism

This society echoes the impacts of a system that is built upon wanting more, at the detriment of Earth and our values of quality. Oftentimes this false desire for excess confuses what truly matters and reflects the symptoms of capitalism. During the festive season, we can often observe exorbitance in our world’s patterns of consumerism - it feels like a lack of mindfulness for the purpose and quality of products and engagements. 

As with most things, however, there is a way forward that redefines what it means to be a consumer: there is a noticeable shift in the collective towards conscious consumerism, not just during the festive season but year-round. Conscious consumerism can be seen as a value and a way of being. It prioritises intention, quality and sustainability in purchases as well as in how we interact with the world around us. 

What we invest in encourages the demand and supply cycle, both with the material world and the metaphysical. In terms of literal purchases, what we spend our money on can be seen as a subtle vote for what we want to cultivate more of in our world. Conscious consumerism is really about being mindful of the choices we make and the impact that they have.

In peak-purchase times like seasons of celebration when the spirit of gifting stirs through us, it is vital to tune in to intention - asking ourselves questions like ‘what value does this product hold?’, ‘how was this made?’ and ‘what is being supported through purchasing it?’ can lead to more informed decisions. When we move with attention towards what is life-growing and generative for all, a thread of light is woven through our actions which are ultimately kinder to Earth and her beings.

At Très, quality always comes before quantity. Each offering is created with carefully sourced ingredients, full awareness and clear intention - the energy of goodness is poured into what we do and how we do it. We envision a world that moves beyond sustainability, going further with regenerative cycles that water the seeds of life from start to finish.

It is uplifting to see more people choosing to invest in local, handcrafted goods this gifting season. There is a rich community of artisans co-creating a range of offerings that echo the values of a new, refined, conscious culture. In recognising the power that our choices hold, we align ourselves with a deeper force that contributes to redirecting the world’s flow onto a path of beauty.