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I don't know how many times I've had the discussion with other frugal friends about how much easier it feels to "tow the frugal line" when you are doing it and seeing results versus when you have to do it because you have absolutely no choice and you won't see any increase in the quality of your life at the end of the month.

Voluntary simplicity and frugality is all about the choice factor, and you are so right . . . having a choice about it makes all the difference in the world. We spent a fair amount of time in Cambodia during our recent around the world backpacking trip. Seeing the orphans and severely poverty stricken families there really reminded me of this.

Thanks so much for posting on this topic!

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