You Need Less Than You Think

You Need Less Than You Think
Many times we overestimate our needs, sometimes to be prepared in case a need arises, but do we really need all those "extra" things we buy?  Judith Haeusler/Image Source/GettyImages
Mike Donghia
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Recently I’ve been thinking about the happiest periods of my life, and what I might be able to do to replicate some of those experiences in my life today.

So far, the three best years of my life have been:
  • my freshman year of college
  • the year I studied abroad
  • my first year of marriage
By highlighting those years in particular, I mean to take nothing away from the really good childhood I had or the unique, indescribable joy of raising children myself. Those 3 years, all bunched into a 5 year window, just happened to be a very formative period of my life. They are nostalgic to me in many ways.

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Mike Donghia
Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.
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