As we move toward Thanksgiving this Thursday, we official enter the Christmas shopping season. This starts with what is affectionately known as Black Friday. This is a day where people lose their minds while shopping to save money on Christmas gifts. Many retail outlets offer deep discounts on selected items to drive people to their stores. With the credit crisis, the severe downturn in the housing market, and an overall bleak economic forecast, we should ask ourselves: How much crap do we really need?
It is a genuine question. Does stuff make us happier? Does it really enrich our lives? What if we really changed the way we looked at how we buy and why we buy? As Americans, we need to stop living on credit. We need to pay as we go and have some money let over to put in the bank.
A friend posted a link on Facebook of a great YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqqj1v-ZBU
How about we be more intentional about spending time together and using more of our money for worthy causes? Our Gross Domestic Product may shrink, but as individuals we might find a little more peace and peace of mind.
