As much as I want to avoid the topic, money has to be a part of the discussion.  We are each fortunate enough to have paychecks in excess of our needs.  Still, it was not too long ago when I had a severe income and bill/debt mismatch. 

I am grateful to have a job that I love and pays well.  One would think that should be the end of the discussion, and for many people it is.  I want something different.  I do not see wealth as an accumulation of things, I measure wealth in health and time. 

Nonetheless, in living life, I generate bills and they do not pay themselves.  I have more creature comforts than I care to admit.  If I had fewer, I could arrive at my financial goals sooner.  I walk a fine line of living today and preparing for tomorrow.  I do not want to miss out on living today but I will not be reckless.  I do not want to take anything for granted.  One day I will be able to command my time freely.