Dear God:Today, I am thankful for frugal ways.
Thrift is not an affair of the pocket, but an affair of character. ~S.W. Straus
I recently read an article that discussed frugality. The author lamented the fact that we often mistake frugality for cheapness. He gave this example to explain the difference.
When given exactly $10 for lunch, a cheap person will select the $8.99 meal and leave the $1.01 balance to cover tax and tip. A frugal person will select the $6.99 meal because she wants to leave the server a decent tip.
I often tell people that I'm "cheap" because of I always look for a good bargain, no matter the item under consideration. I now realize, that I am really a frugal person.
When I wrote my life's mission, "being generous with my time, talents and wealth" was a key tenet. I hope my actions reflect a giving heart.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
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