Join the Tiny Buddha list to get 20 free gifts, including challenges, workbooks, and more! “Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.” ~Unknown Growing up in a consumer society has its obvious advantages—technology is abundant, restaurants are everywhere your eyes can see, and grocery store shelves are always full. All of this leads to the illusion that everything is available, in quantity, all of the time, and for the most part it is. I was born and raised in a consumer culture and I thought I had it all; the ability to buy whatever I … Continue reading 4 Ways to Know If You’re Ready for a Simpler Life