The Hidden Cost Of Making Ends Meet - November 30

Have you ever wondered what we’ve sacrificed as a society by centering so much of our lives around money? In today’s episode of 5 Minutes In Nature, Liz finds herself drawn to the intangible parts of being human—belonging, community, connection. She reflects on how these nourishing experiences can sometimes be overshadowed by the constant pressure to earn enough just to get by.

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That’s it. You got it!
Be conscious of what we already have, and we’ll know what we don’t need.

What I feel and see around me is everyone trying to have it all-material success AND connection to family, community, nature etc. So we end up exhausted, sick, & frazzled in our pursuits.

I completely agree with your sentiments today. We have all the technology and wealth to use it for good but yet our emotional and physical connections with society, nature and people in general are distinctly lacking. That's definitely not to the good of everyone.

You totally nailed it Liz. I agree with everything you said. It seems to me we've given up our freedom and peace of mind to chase a dream life that daily just makes us miserable. Thank you for your honesty and clarity 🧡🙏😌

That's exactly what I've felt for sometimes and now slowly moving towards. Tiny house movement, bartering, eco-community living, circular economy, de-growth all concepts I feel give us alternatives to chasing more and more money. It's so important to voice it now. Thank you.