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"Yo Soy Contento" I remember uttering these words in Spanish class years ago. I knew what they meant, yet i never realized how hard they might be to live by. Living a lifestyle of contentment is much easier in theory than in practice.
Let's be serious...I want for nothing. I live in a great neighborhood, in a great city, have an amazing wife, plenty of food, a great job, good friends, solid car and even a few bucks for modest toys and weekend getaways. And yet, something always creeps in. It can be found in the craigslist browser saved on my desktop, on layaway at REI, in the new gadget that I am sure will help me work faster and more efficiently, it is in the back of my mind when I need to be focusing on what matters much more than fatter skis, faster handheld wireless, better gas mileage, higher waterproofing and less weight. There must be a way out of this cycle. How did Paul learn to be content with what he had? Is there some transcendent purpose that I am missing here?
Well, I wish to write more, but my SteepandCheap pop-up browser just alerted me to a new piece of absolutely necessary outdoor gear...
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ah yes I know the consumer bug well. Good luck, I think God changes your vision on this. In fear of suggested you do one more thing on the bandwagon pick up a dave Ramsey book I just finished the total money makeover and am going to read finacial peace. B/c those things aren't bad they just as important as we make them out to be, blah, blah, blah. You do have a good life by the way, seek contentment.
I wish that I could grasp this concept ... I always have this horrible mindset of, ''oh, I'm thirsty ... I think I'll go buy a delicious cup of coffee!''
Shoot, I suck with money. I gotta learn to be content with what God has provided and not always needing something more. you're great.
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