Consumer experiment: How a year without shopping can change life!

Consumer experiment: How a year without shopping can change life!

Thal, Deutschland - A remarkable experiment ventured Markus Preißinger from Dornbirn: foregoing any consumption for a whole year. It was difficult for him in the first few months, but soon he felt a liberating freedom. "I can just stroll through the city and enjoy," said the Dornbirner. Despite the challenge of spending only 408.95 euros for the required things in the 12 months, he believes that he can continue the experiment even further. However, he allowed his family to buy gifts because they are important to him. According to vorarlberg.orf.at , Preißinger also received a lot of feedback during his experiences, both positive and critical voices, regarding the economic effects of such a step.

A feathered guest ensures joy

While Preißinger dealt with consumer questions, a special robin moved into the old Sargermühle in Thal near Preißinger. This feathered beings already spends its second winter season in the mill and shows a remarkable fear of fear over the working people in the old building. As ovb-online.de , the Preissinger family even set up special feeding points to prepare a pleasant time to the little visitor. The animal not only enjoys oatmeal, but also from freshly served spiders. While the parents care for the bird and comment on his twittering, her son Alexander measures the feathered little meaning - his interests are somewhere else.

In Thal, the joy of a sudden guest in the mill is combined with the considerations of a person about the waiver of consumption. Whether in everyday life or in nature, both stories show how important it is to appreciate the little joys of life. While Markus Preißinger questions the consumer society through his experiences, the robin brings a piece of living nature back to those affected in the mill.