_{I want to live a life characterized by sharing abundantly (time and money) with those who are less fortunate.}

_{Some days I live that out, but many times I put off helping those who really need it. I rationalize that by promising that I’ll give “as soon as” I have more.}

_{I don’t think I’m unique.}

_{We live in a society obsessed with acquisition and achievement.}  

_{The idea of living with (and doing) less seems silly and almost lazy.}

_{This approach suggests that acquisition and achievement are the reason we exist.}

_{Maybe it’s time to rethink our priorities.}

_—CJ