The Secret to Life? Gratitude
One of my favorite sayings -- and one I have to remind myself of just about every day -- is, don't have what you want, want what you have. It's so true. And now a new study has found that those who do just that are happier than the ones who want it all. It probably shouldn't be a surprise. But p eople who are materialistic are more likely to be depressed and unsatisfied, in part because they find it harder to be grateful for what they have, according to newswise.com. My husband and I have struggled financially for some years, due to a lot of circumstances. He's a healthcare professional who's seen his earnings be whittled down bit by bit as insurance companies rev up their profits by slicing the supplier. My own career has taken a wrong turn, as well. I still love what I do (write), but you can't buy very much when the market is now paying $7.50 per article (thank you, Internet, where people can get it for free). We have some family and friends w