Liking the sinking economy
July 25, 2009 11:24 am Daily lifeI’m not sure I mind the fact that we all seem to have lost our retirements; that we aren’t as rich as we used to be. There was something disturbing about the idea that it was my American Duty to have this enormous nest egg, and to retire at 60 with enough money to last me 25 more years. It made me feel irresponsible if I wasn’t a socking it away for the future instead of giving it to a kid going on a short-term missions trip. I breathe better in this culture of less entitlement and more gratefulness when our daily needs are met. More community, less self-sufficiency.
