Thriftiness means using money carefully and not wastefully. I practice it by not purchasing things I don’t really need or that are beyond my budget. The opposite is extravagance.§
Comparing the actions of one who is thrifty to one who is extravagant§ |
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Situation§ |
Thriftiness§ |
Extravagance§ |
When shopping at the market for the weekly family foods, you…§ |
take your time to find the best prices and even bring coupons which give you greater savings.§ |
are not much of a shopper, taking the first thing off the shelf without even looking at the price.§ |
Knowing the kids should eat well at school each day, you…§ |
make them a wholesome and balanced bag lunch each day.§ |
give them $5 each, which is costly but so much easier.§ |
When the kids ask for more games to keep them entertained, you…§ |
look online for free downloads instead of spending a lot for these optional needs.§ |
buy whatever their little hearts desire, figuring “What’s money for, anyway?”§ |
Gurudeva explained: “Siva’s devotees keep a monthly budget and regulate expenses according to their revenues. They never abuse credit or indulge in extravagant buying, for they know that spending in excess of income invites misery.”§
ASSIGNMENT: For two weeks, when you purchase items, take a little extra time to look for the best value.§
Date you began this assignment ____________________§
MY THOUGHTS ON THE BENEFITS OF THRIFTINESS: 
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