
Living with Less
“It is my goal to live with less,” my mentor said. This was not a deep moment set aside to instill profound wisdom or an intentional teaching. Instead, it was a simple offhand comment. Yet, his words created a vision that would both fascinate and frustrate me. Living with less is not a new concept. Jesus taught his followers to seek treasures in heaven, and Eastern philosophy aims at shedding material attachments. Our modern Western