#virtuouscycle

Part I - “Corner of Durability”

Most of us are familiar with the slogan “think global, act local,” and we do a good job keeping this as a guiding principle. At Serendripity Spot we act hyper-locally, starting with ourselves and giving space for things to ripple forth. It may go no further than our little corner, and in this peculiar and frenzied world, that is enough.   

At the center of all our activities is the notion of durability, which we think is a direct antidote to disposability. We try to be enduring in relation to people and materials and we want things to be lasting. We believe in making an investment and earning confidence and our keep. We avoid things that are unhealthy, cheap, and poorly made. And, we build and create within the local hub and economy, and do our best to sidestep big brands and low-cost, low-quality goods.

We talk to people and make a point to remember names and to make connections with them about where they live, what motivates them, and what they like to drink or eat. From these friendships, trust blossoms and we find ways to further engage. We want to reliably be here for others who want a comfortable space for creativity, conversation, or just a place to “sip and stay.”

Wethinks it is not too much for one little corner of community to commit to being a model of durability. We believe that “there is no away” and that building a virtuous upcycle is better than a vicious downward spiral. In order to do this, we need friends and neighbors to participate, and they are. Right-size is everything. It is okay to establish limits (grab-and-go is hard to do here), welcome feedback, and be willing to improve.

And so it is that this corner is becoming more sustainable. Together we are not creating excess. Rather we are contributing to resiliency and reusability by getting to know one another and becoming a small section of consumer culture that refills, revisits, and revitalizes together.