Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyful words in the English language,
and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying.
The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things,
and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things.
~Elise Boulding
Susanna
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
I've gotten better at being grateful and enjoying what I have but honestly I'm a long ways from being frugal (I do look for the best prices though!) but I still keep looking for shopping and things to make me happy even though I know that kind of happiness is short-lived. I'm not in debt and do save but I really wish I could just pause in all the stress of day to day living and just enjoy. I'm working on it but still not where I 'd like to be and don't know the solution.
Julie
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
It is amazing how we can lose track of what's really important in life. Trying to be less consumed with stuff is a continuous battle. Really enjoy your blog. It inspires me!
Urban
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
The things that we have should be meaningful though. Nice quote, and rings true especially due to the way society has projected consumerism upon us. How can we reconnect meaningfully?
The Norwegian Girl
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
I love how your blog shows us how frugality can be such a great and positive aspect of life!
cathy
Monday 25th of February 2013
I saw tiscquote a while ago but it always good to be reminded. Thanks