" Today when I was looking online for the new iphone 4, I planned on ordering it. The iphone is pretty expensive compared to our normal family plan, so I tried to find a new job to makeup for the expense. I went to the AT&T store to get a new contract and I saw a guy. He was probably a junior high-high schooler. He was there with his dad getting a new phone. He was so happy that it made me curious, so I peeked at his new phone and saw that his new phone is exactly like my old one. His expression and reaction suddenly reminded me of when I got my old phone; I was so happy, just like him. So I changed my mind, I'm keeping my old phone.I started to think about my desires; are they giving me happiness? After a while of thinking, I realized that even though these aspects are simple, if I acknowledge them, they will bring me happiness: I am still alive, I am healthy, I still have six senses (ex: hearing, vision, taste, feel, ect), I have freedom, I have resources that make my life easier, I have compassion/affection, and I have knowledge. Realizing this LMS. (: "
- Paul L.
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