The Art of Wanting Less

The Art of Wanting Less
We are compelled to want and called to consume. But the real path to contentment beckons us beyond materialism. Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock
Tatiana Denning
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There are some practical steps we can take to get more out of life than what money can buy.“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” –Socrates

I had always loved to shop. A lot. I could spend a whole Saturday going from store to store without stopping. In fact, some of my earliest memories are of happily shopping the day away with my Grandma Wittebort in downtown Morgantown, West Virginia.

Tatiana Denning
Tatiana Denning
D.O.
Tatiana Denning, D.O. is a preventive family medicine physician. She believes in empowering patients with the tools, knowledge and skills needed to improve their health by focusing on mindfulness, healthy habits, and weight management.
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