I was a guest in the home of a Ugandan woman yesterday. She had a place to sit, a place to sleep, a few dishes, a few clothes, a roof, some food...and that's about it.
I started to think about how many people in the U.S. are striving to simplify their life and de-clutter. Including me.
This woman had only necessary items for survival. Nothing extra. Yet, she is striving to attain more. Why? Is it because we do in America?
What do the extra material items we accumulate do for us? Do they make us happier? More comfortable? Distract us from real problems in our lives?
What do we need to live? How much of our money is spent on unnecessary items? Would we be better off donating a chunk of that money to people without the basics?
Just a few thoughts for today....
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