Could YOU survive?

Maybe you are like me and maybe not. Sometimes I question my existence and my purpose here on earth. Along with that comes contemplation as to my priorities and wants vs. needs.
Having been on BOTH sides of the financial fence, I can definitely appreciate ( and have strong desire for) the finer things in life. But, like so many in the state of today's economy, cut backs are needed to weather the storm. I feel fortunate to be at a place in life where I can differentiate between wants and needs. My trials and experiences have taught me what I can live with or without.

In today's society, there are so many external pressures to keep up with everyone else with the cars, houses, toys, etc., and I'm convinced that the ONLY way for some to manage this is with debt/credit. When you think about it long enough this means our material desires outweigh our processes of rational thought and good spending practices. Are we really so prideful a nation that we would put the acquisition of possessions before those we love and their future?

Here's an article that may be a little to the cut back "extreme" but it truly makes you realize that there is SO MUCH that we could do without and be better people for it, regardless of the money.

Could you live without money? Meet the UTAH man who does.