It is an interesting thought, most commonly though used with a negative connotation, to remind you of the repercussions from your "bad" deeds. Let’s look at it this way, from a lifestyle aspect. It just says things get recycled, at least whatever can be.
'Fine Fettle' have these awesome snacks that are pure veg/fruits/nuts dried and flattened like crackers, that can be had with hummus or cheese or some such nutritious dip. And a single snack portion, a rather measly 6-8 pieces of 3cmx3cm, thin squares would cost you 3AUD (~approx 2 USD and 300+ INR).
Rewind 20 years. I used to hate going out in the hot sun to lay out some homemade flat chip-like-things to dry in the heat (I grew up in the southern part of India where there was only one season – Summer – hot and mild). They used to be made from various things from rice flour to bitter gourd to lentils - anything that can be crushed, dried and stored and later used as deep fried sides. That, if done now, would hardly cost anywhere near what Fine Fettle does.
We used to be able to make things, although largely because of time-on-hand and lack of accessibility to readymade items like now, it did help save money. But the most unnoticed-then & coveted-now side effect was unadulterated, low-fat/low-carb/low-calorie, and most times nutritious options for meals and snacks.
We now spend more to eat lesser and lesser, and shell out even more to burn the little we ate - for the little we eat amounts to much more fat in our body now than earlier.
Have you seen the runways recently? It’s all about lace my love. My fashion sense during my youth said lace was grandma-ish. Probably true then. And here again now, its "In". Same Difference. Its way more unaffordable than back then!
I can list quite a few like the above - Leopard print, cinched-at-waist silhouette, gathered churidhar bottoms, 'puff' sleeves, shoulder pads, marriage (yea!) ......
Back to recycling. So last 50-70 years has seen repackaging, commercialisation and trend-setting what was otherwise normal, everyday, home-made 'things'. Since our everyday is filled with ‘other’ exciting, stressful, meaningful goals.
And since I believe in the karma of circle, I'd wish to think it would go back to just where it started, in the next 100 years (maybe this time it'd be the men in their boxers, dhotis and veshtis home-making ;)).
But until then though, my friends, while we are alive, we are doomed to the Spending-Rut.
