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Nov 14, 2014
"The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less." --Socrates
The Dean Who Lives In A Dumpster
How much stuff do we really need to live happy, healthy lives? As people continue to scale down, living more simplistic, minimalist lives, many report feeling happier. Jeff Wilson, Environmental Science professor and Dean of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas,is conducting an experiment to see just how little a person needs to live happily and comfortably by living in a repurposed dumpster.
BE THE CHANGE
Study this week what you really need to be comfortable. If you discover something really unnecessary, why not give it away to someone who needs it more.
