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When hobbies become compulsive accumulation instead of creative expression

I started collecting vintage cameras three years ago and now my spare room looks like a hoarder's den and I haven't actually used any of them to take photos

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The acquisition has replaced the actual engagement, turning passion into possession.

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“Where Are You with Hobbies and the examined life?”

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