Gratitude: The Key to Contentment Sample

1. Ann referenced an article that illustrated how "little expenses" add up over a lifetime. What are some of those small expenses that you could forgo? 

2. When thinking about needs versus wants, are there things in your life that you thought were needs but are really wants? Name one. 

3. Like Chuck and his dream of owning a red corvette, have any of your earlier must-have "dream purchases" lost their appeal? If so, why? 

4. In what ways does contentment help you to shoulder inconveniences and overcome obstacles? 

5. Would you find it embarrassing to be seen shopping at a thrift store? Why or why not?