The power of pressure to be better than others. Even has a term, "Keeping up with the Jones's". Easy to get caught up in this way-of-life... but it's not the healthiest. Much nicer to see things from the point of just you. Are my needs being met? Am I happy with my home, family, friends? And if not, how can I become happy with it, without the need to be better than others.
Features thoughts on the subject. Personal experiences, and an article from Country Living about a young woman who admired being poor when young. The reason is rarely thought of, but makes all the sense in the world.
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