Dear Lukas,

you’re very welcome.

My parents never judged materialistic people, they themselves are very “rich” without living like it, also had friends which were living a very materialistic life.

That’s good to hear – so you actually had a good role-model: your parents are rich and humble.

I think I need to make a choice in some sort of way, I don’t want o to impoverish myself, but I want to leave the consumption-oriented business, I think these things are harming our planet and our future livelihood and I can see and feel that this is not in accordance to what I want to be living.

That’s a very good, a very noble striving. To not add to destruction of our planet and exploitation of people and resources, but instead to do something positive, something that adds real value. I admire you and support you in that striving, Lukas!

You don’t need to impoverish yourself, indeed, but come up with a different business model, where you’re doing something worth-while, something with purpose, something that makes you feel good about yourself.

Living a capitalistic life and nurturing capitalistic tendencies don’t go together with my concept of not harming other living beings.

A while ago I’ve come across a website called consciouscapitalism dot org. You may want to check it out, it seems like their values might align with yours…

I wish you all the best in finding your way – a way that aligns with your highest values and yet provides income for you. If you ever feel like sharing about your journey, be it successes or challenges, you are very welcome. I am rooting for you!