Yea, I'm not sure if it's good to feel this way but I kind of like this economic downturn because people are forced to find entertainment in the simple things like a hike in the woods or riding a bike rather than blowing a lot of cash on junk. Oh well.
For far too long, too many of us have had the idea that we're entitled to having all our desires gratified right away. But in much of the world, where people work long and hard for meagre wages and where there is little or no social safety net, such dreams of a rich life are completely out of reach. Even our versions of simplicity would be seen as high luxury.
If this recession serves as a reality check for us, then it will have accomplished something positive and important.