Steve Butler, financial columnist, reviewed How Remarkable Women Lead, by Susie Cranston and Joanna Barsh. He was struck by the chapter on happiness. We may think that money and buying things bring happiness, but in reality, beyond a certain point, it doesn't. Having more money beyond a middle class lifestyle doesn't make us happier, he says.
Real happiness comes from the experience of how we live from day to day. "Take joy in the endeavor." As many have said, "It's not the destination, it's the journey."
The RV retirement lifestyle can give you rich experiences that are free or cost little. Our national parks are a bargain. Ranger talks and walks, hikes, interpretive displays all take us deeper into the experience yet are free. Walking on historic trails like Lewis and Clark or the Oregon trail gives one a sense of what our pioneer ancestors went through and brings history alive. You can also volunteer and be part of a state or national park, forest or wildlife refuge. Not only does it bring the satisfaction of contributing to something important, you will probably get a free RV site as well. These RV volunteer stints often bring experiences you could never have as an ordinary visitor, that you couldn't pay for, and all they cost is your donation of time.
We have to meet our survival needs, but we may need less money than we think. We can still have wonderful, rich experiences without spending a lot of money. Whatever thrills you, you can most likely find in this lifestyle. If you can't afford it, you may be able to get creative and still have the experience, perhaps as a Workamper or a volunteer. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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Posted by: california rv camping | February 15, 2010 at 11:37 AM