By Barrie Davenport
Were you mildly disgusted by the images of Black Friday shoppers, scrambling over each other in the wee hours of the morning to spend their hard-earned money on unneeded stuff?
Perhaps there are some deals that merit the time, energy, and madness involved in shopping on that day, but nothing comes to mind.
The shopping frenzy and inundation of steals and deals that land in our in-boxes and mailboxes are undermining what could be and should be a beautiful time of mindful and joyful giving and shared experiences.
I recently read Leo Babauta’s post on Zen Habits about his No New Gifts Holiday Challenge. While I agree with much of what Leo recommends, I think there is a balance that can be struck between mindless spending and mindful giving.
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