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whathehell

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5. I understand you now, but

Reply to Tobin S. (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 6, 2018, 02:08 PM

Mar 2018

I'm not sure I agree with your premise that poor people are happier than those with more.

I think the concept of choice is key. To have resources and choose to live a simpler, less material life is a different state of affairs than having NO choice but to go without because you're poor.

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Last night was an active night in the unconscious psyche of the Tobster. [View all] Tobin S. Mar 2018 OP

That's a Third World vs. the Developed World comparison, not whathehell Mar 2018 #1

Are you saying that the idea extends beyond America and Thailand? Tobin S. Mar 2018 #2

Huh? whathehell Mar 2018 #3

I was talking about cultural differences in the contexts of wealth and spirituality. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #4

I understand you now, but whathehell Mar 2018 #5

I'm not saying that all poor people are happy. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #6

I think I know what you're saying.. whathehell Mar 2018 #7

The thing I'm driving at is... Tobin S. Mar 2018 #8