Happiness and Gratitude
It seems to me that much of our lives is devoted to the pursuit of happiness and often the path to happiness varies from culture to culture. As American’s we are exposed to the ‘secrets of happiness’ in the media of television, magazines and the internet. To me, it seems the common formula is money buys happiness. However, there are a number of counterpoint ‘sayings’ which state “money cannot buy...
Buying Tangibles vs Experiences
Childhood Views on Spending: Buying Goods I was raised believing when I spend money, I should spend it on durable goods, something I can have and hold for some extended period of time. I believed, and was mostly taught, this was a frugal and thrifty way to live. As a youth I rarely purchased things like candy bars, food, or anything that was “consumed” in a short period of time. I only spend money on things that I could...