My material world is flooded with extra things.
So what is really needed for survival in this life?
Let me consider several perspectives.
The essential items are water, food, clothes, shelter and
medicine.
When camping the priorities include pocket knife, hatchet,
bedroll and canteen.
The homeless man treasures his blanket, coat and stocking
hat.
Subsistence farmers need a hoe, plow and seeds.
Refugees desire a tent and cooking pot.
Those rebuilding after hurricane need construction tools, tarps,
gloves and chain saws.
These are necessities.
Yet our houses, malls and storage units are filled with
non-necessities.
I am not advocating severe simplicity.
I am encouraging greater awareness.
Honestly for most of us our real needs are met.
Most of our wants are satisfied.
So let us become more grateful for what we have.
Let us reach out to give generously to those with real
needs.
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