Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Zen of Dumpster Diving

1.      Sometimes you reach in and pull out shit, sometimes gold. 
2.      Don’t be afraid to jump in, but always look first. 
3.      Always use protection. Dress for the job.
4.      The best things are those that no one else thinks are the best. 
5.      Seek the undesirable and you will be richly rewarded. 
6.      Everyone’s treasure is usually hidden in someone else’s trash. 
7.      Always illuminate. Never underestimate shedding the proper light on something. 
8.     What you see on the surface is rarely what you really want. 
9.      Everything (one) is useful to someone. 
10.  Intended use is not the only use, and rarely the best. 
11.  Abandonment just means it’s time for someone else to see its value. 
12.  Somethings were never meant to mix. When they do, it can be unexpectedly beautiful. 
13.  Go in with desires, but not expectations. You will often find you desire the unexpected. 
14.  You will get dirty. Accept it and learn the value of good soap. 
15.  Even if you find nothing, you will still find yourself. 
16.  It is not the finding that brings the biggest thrill. It’s what can be made out of it. 
17.  Everything you need is all around you.
18.  Never buy anything that everyone else discards half used. 
19.  Never jump into anything you cannot jump out of.
20.  What you find may be lost to you moments later. Keep moving until you find something (someone) better. 
21.  A place (person) unexplored is an opportunity wasted.
22.  Be prudent. You cannot always take everything. 
23.  What you do with what you find is already decided. What others do may surprise you. 
24.  There is no such thing as no good use. You just may not have it. You may not be the best person for something (someone) 
25.  Respect the places (people) you explore. If you leave a mess, you will not be allowed to return. 
26.  The greatest treasures are often buried in the greatest filth.