Life doesn't suck (AKA 5%)

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by superdog

I now fully understand why they say "money does not buy happiness".

I am thrilled to have gotten where I am. And I work hard to ensure that I do not lose it. For a lot of reasons it is important to me.

But one of the things I am doing is ensuring that I am decluttering and reducing "things" in my life.

And it appears the more I declutter, and the more I reduce, the more I focus on the little things, the happier I am.

Money buys security, and freedom in a lot of ways. But so does the need for less. The less stuff you need, the less money you need, the more freedom you actually have.

These words are magic, so true in every respect.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by superdog

But one of the things I am doing is ensuring that I am decluttering and reducing "things" in my life.

And it appears the more I declutter, and the more I reduce, the more I focus on the little things, the happier I am.

Money buys security, and freedom in a lot of ways. But so does the need for less. The less stuff you need, the less money you need, the more freedom you actually have.

Well said

It begs the (generalized to all) question...

Do you own stuff, or does the stuff own you?

[woodsworth]

It is nice to have a roof over my head and not worry about how much I spend at the market.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by superdog

I now fully understand why they say "money does not buy happiness".

I am thrilled to have gotten where I am. And I work hard to ensure that I do not lose it. For a lot of reasons it is important to me.

But one of the things I am doing is ensuring that I am decluttering and reducing "things" in my life.

And it appears the more I declutter, and the more I reduce, the more I focus on the little things, the happier I am.

Money buys security, and freedom in a lot of ways. But so does the need for less. The less stuff you need, the less money you need, the more freedom you actually have.

Amen. Over the years, I’ve done my best to not expand my footprint and cost of living. Compounded over a couple decades, it has worked out pretty well.

I have all the time in the world to focus on what I want.


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Thank you for the kind words everyone, and I need to apologize to the OP, I didn’t mean to hijack the thread.

Hope you’re doing ok Paul


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