by Catherine Haug (originally published 5/20/2009; updated & republished 2/23/21012)
See also my earlier post: Living a Simpler Life (October 30, 2011)
A New Trend
Recent news reports in this down economy indicate Americans are changing their habits, from spending to saving. This trend means we are discovering we can live with the stuff we have, at least for now. And the longer we can last with no new stuff, the more this new habit will become part of who we are. How freeing! to know I don’t need more stuff to live day to day; I don’t need more stuff to fortify my self identity; I don’t need more stuff to prove I’m at least as good as my neighbor. (more…)