It's okay to like having things, but I think this video points to an important point about reducing our consumerism. It only takes a mind shift :) Baby steps! A little change in attitude and then some small actions can start the ball rolling, and get that see-saw moving the other way!
Also check out the website: http://www.newdream.org/. The idea is to redefine the American Dream - instead of the dream of material wealth, being able to buy more and more stuff, why not shift the dream to one of opportunity, "a better life for us and our children".
Also check out the 2011 Holiday Challenge on the same website - gives some good ideas, not just for the holidays, but ways of giving all year round.
It's okay to like having things, but I think this video points to an important point about reducing our consumerism. It only takes a mind shift :) Baby steps! A little change in attitude and then some small actions can start the ball rolling, and get that see-saw moving the other way!
Also check out the website: http://www.newdream.org/. The idea is to redefine the American Dream - instead of the dream of material wealth, being able to buy more and more stuff, why not shift the dream to one of opportunity, "a better life for us and our children".
Also check out the 2011 Holiday Challenge on the same website - gives some good ideas, not just for the holidays, but ways of giving all year round.