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Money, money, money. We all want more money! That is just the way of thinking of many Americans today. We, as Americans are never satisfied with the bare necessities need in life. Although some people are pleased with the simple things they have and need in life, most people are always wanting more.
In America, where our nick name could be land of the free and opportunity; it is hard to believe that so many people think what they have isn’t enough. Oh look, you just got the newest iPhone or whatever new phone. It is the greatest thing ever. Snap! They just came out with a newer better version, what do you do? If you are like many Americans you say goodbye to that phone you just bought not even six months ago. You could also be a more practical person who realizes hey, I just got a new phone six months ago. There is nothing wrong with this phone. Why would I need to get the newer version? People should realize that they do not need all these material possessions to keep them happy.
Do we, as Americans, really need to have all of these material possessions to be happy? No, we don’t. The people living in third world countries such as: Ethiopia, India, Uganda, and the Philippines have close to nothing and they are just as, if not more happy than the greedy people living here in America. They are lucky if they can get what they need to survive on a daily basis. According to Thoreau all a person really needs in order to survive is; “Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Fuel.” (Thoreau).
We know that we must also have water since it is a vital necessity to live. If all we need are these simple things then why do we go out of our way to get those things that are not important? Why do we waste time and money on pointless things? If all you ne...

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..., they lose their job, or can’t find work. Those who don’t have extra money learn the value and importance of things they can have. Whereas those who don’t know what it is like to struggle to achieve ends-meet just by things they think will make them happy, only to use them a couple times and then throw it away, because they can.
Americans need to learn the importance of simplicity. We only need the little things in life to make us happy and after all money can’t buy happiness, right? We are too attached to our material possessions we need to just stop and realize what we have right now. You are alive, you are healthy, you have a great and loving family, you have an education, you possibly have a house, you have working indoor plumbing, and many other things some people take for granted. If we would just learn to love the little simple things life would be better!

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