I have come to the conclusion that my endless pursuit of downsizing and thrift can consume a mind just as easily as the pursuit for more. Finally a light bulb has gone on telling me that no matter how we navigate this MMM type of world it has to start with contentment and a "tiny house mindset".
My thoughts are expressed further here:
http://www.simpbits.com/blog/fat-house-shamingI hope this comes across as I intended to this community, I have struggled to find this sort of peace and still do everyday but, I think this MMM crowd actually might get what I am saying- yay, finally!