The garden club in my town hosts a special day in early December. The ladies decorate 5 or 6 homes for Christmas and sell tour tickets. It's fun to see inside different types of houses and gain decorating ideas.
Several years I went with a dear friend and afterwards we would both say how hard it was to return to our houses. We had ideas but little means of decorating like the garden club plus our houses are modest. Too modest to host a tour.
I think we have become a discontent society. Marketing specialists know if we can be convinced we are unhappy without something or need something to be seen as worthy or wealthy, we will purchase. We will go into debt to have things.
We often equate financial success with happiness but I know riches do not bring contentment and a luxurious lifestyle does not bring joy. I know debt can crush a marriage and cause great pain.
There is much to be said for seeking contentment. Look at all that you have - your health, your family, your home, your job. Count your blessings.
'til later
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