a little reflective on more...
As the holiday season begins I am amazed at how many ‘sales’ are already out -- holiday gift sets, decorations, music... somehow it’s like Thanksgiving doesn’t exist because there’s this big shopping season... more more more. It seems like the retailers are telling you - this will make you happy... and look at the price, you know you want it. The crazy thing is, many retailers are in the black all year until now... this is what they wait for - this is what brings them into profits... can you imagine how much that means we're spending? yes, sometimes it’s fun and I do find things I love or that I know someone else will. and yes, I have enjoyed my shopping - I may have a slight addiction... But I don’t need more to be happy... more will not bring anything more than a momentary high. More can get you in financial trouble... more can actually make you feel like you have less... having more does not help you -- though retailers sure spend a whole lot to tell you it will. Now do