a phenomenon that might be called "abundance denial

a phenomenon that might be called "abundance denial." Our forebears, who worked and sacrificed tirelessly in the hopes their descendants would someday be free, comfortable, healthy, and educated, might be dismayed to observe how acidly we deny we now are these things.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

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• The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)
• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)

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