want, need, nourishment

Is it possible to create something that inspires, norishes and gives, but at the same time is a commercial enterprise? Particularly given that "commercial enterprises" by their nature creat wants, which do not necessarily equate with need?

A couple examples come to mind--a book of poetry and a beautiful blank journal. When I see these items, I want them. When I purchase and use them though, I generally am given more inspiration, norishment, and creativity than my perception of what I spent.

There is a part of me that views all commercialism as "bad", but that can not be true given that artists throughout time have needed to eat and survive and to do so generally get something--be it food, money, exchange goods, etc--for their products. I suppose I am conflicted because I am struggling to realize the difference between my "wants" and my "needs" and break a cycle of overconsumerism from trying to fulfill all my "wants" without considering the difference between want and need.

I have a vision of creating an enterprise that norishes, inspires and gives back to the user while at the same time provides me some compensation for my efforts as well. I know this is possible, but I feel I have to tread carefully along the line between inspiring and giving and getting money and compensation for myself.   ¶ 11:39 AM