an austrian millionaire is giving away his fortune and all his personal possessions because ‘they never made me happy.’ read the full story.
more proof (albeit anecdotal) that joy in life is not found in the stuff we buy.
thanks thomas for the story.
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Inspiring! When I became a minimalist, I didn’t have much begin with. I kinda wish I’d been able to give away more – like this gentleman – imagine the thrill.
Smart AND principled.
The rush of helping so many people must be a hundred times greater than owning luxury items!
Perhaps when you can chose your minimalism you can have a perspective such as this. I lost all of my “stuff” in a devastating house fire, and I can promise you that “stuff” has meaning.
Oh I feel for you, Brooke :-(