I keep going to the farmers market even though the grocery store is easier because I love the vendors but I'm starting to feel like I'm performing being the kind of person who shops local.
More people experience this than they realize.
When our conscious choices to support community begin to feel like performance, we're forced to examine whether we're acting from genuine conviction or social identity.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.