There is a movement in the United States of people called the minimalists. These are people who have decided to live on less money. They buy less, spend less, make less, and have less stuff. They also spend less time at work and more time with their friends and family. The minimalists have made a conscious conclusion that money did not buy them what they wanted most. They don't chase after money just because most people do. If money could buy happiness, there would be high-priced happiness stores on every corner! I read a study that looked at 20 factors that might contribute to happiness. Nineteen of those factors did matter and one did not. The one factor that did not matter was financial status (Hong 1995).
Don't get me wrong, I don't claim to be a minimalist, but I admire their outlook. It is kind of like people who call all Christians hypocrites. Well of course we are but at least we are trying to do something about it! A hypocrite is one step closer the Christ than the guy who just sits back and calls us hypocrites. Here's to loving you!
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