Sometimes my line between needs and wants becomes rather fuzzy. I know that I don't NEED for anything in my life that I don't already have. We have a home, health, food and eternity in heaven. Anything else is just gravy I suppose. But, we live in a
world country where bigger is always better, and more seems to be the go-to way of life. I so try to avoid that, but it's hard. I try to live a fairly minimalist life. You could take one look at my closet and realize that I don't have a need to always have the latest fashions. You can also laugh at the fact that Doug and I share one cell phone that only makes calls and sends texts. We also have basic cable in our home that allows us to watch about 8 channels. However, there is always the little voice in my head saying how happy I would be if I just had a little more. We are choosing at this time in our life to make some decisions about moving, building, or buying a home. Trying to convince myself that staying where we live now is a wise, financial decision is being trumped by the desire for a big, fancy new house in a better neighborhood. Adding to this the fact that we are a single income family makes the decision a little more tricky. Do I want to go back to work to help pay a mortgage, or continue on the path of being home with my children? Sometimes it's hard to look way down deep and realize that you're a little more materialistic and selfish that you care to admit. That's where I am right now....it stinks to be a grown-up!
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