How much is TOO MUCH!!???

@BlackBay (584)
Canada
March 22, 2008 10:29am CST
Things and Stuff..How much is TOO MUCH??? With the recent state of the Economy and lack of jobs and the all around down turn, do you find yourself re-thinking about the stuff you own, How much of it is Un-necessary???? I often think before cell phones, dvd's, computers, gameing consoles, all you can eat buffets, fancy cars, designer clothing, etc. the list goes on, people and familites were HAPPIER!!!! We have people telling us daily we NEED this stuff but NOT REALLY. I think the urge to WANT and NEED is what is turning this world into the shambles that it is!! What do you think??
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@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
23 Mar 08
If everyone can distinguish between WANT and NEED, I guess everybody will be leading a happy life. Many people ended up in debts because they opt to satisfy their WANTS instead of their NEEDs. We just have to keep up with our ideal lifestyle to make us feel comfortable with life.
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• United States
23 Mar 08
I just recently read about the Container Theory http://www.stretcher.com/stories/08/08feb11d.cfm and have been on a purging spree. It is amazing to me how much stuff I amass when left unchecked. I live in a large house for just two people, and we literally have two rooms that are just storing things. I have a fear of fire, and cry a little to think about all the stuff i would lose if my house was to burn. Not so much anymore, because a lot of the stuff that I had was because i could not get rid of it!!
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
23 Mar 08
How funny that I should find this discussion right now! I like to listen to the 1920's radio network when I'm working or playing at my computer and they just finished a commercial from the 40's about cutting down on un-needed purchases because of the war back then (WWII). There were lots of those commercials, imploring people to re-use their old things instead of buying new ones. Now we're at the opposite extreme! I'm a re-use, recycle or make do person. I find comfort in things I've used for a long time and while I like new things I don't like to spend the money!
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