Moderation is My Motivation

I am so proud of myself. I've been restraining myself. Today, I went to the mall and visited my usual stops. I just bought what we needed: boxers for the eldest, sewing materials and groceries. There were things that I liked but left them at the store. Even the pair of boots that I've been eyeing was marked down. I still didn't budge. I knew that I have no use for them.

I think I am getting good at this.

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So, what's going on in my head?

I remember hearing that people who have the means tend to be greedy. If we keep on feeding that greed, it will never stop. I never want to be greedy.

You know what they say, "nip it in the bud."

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