Why Dormant Passions Long to Be Revived

I bought a baby grand piano yesterday, even though I can’t afford it. My wife and I downsized recently, selling our house with a pool and guest cottage for a smaller house with a view of the mountains. The goal is to simplify our lives, cut down on unnecessary expenses, and use the monthly savings for travel, books, and experiences. We love the new home, with its mountain views and interior layout. But alas, we had to spend a good deal of money to improve the kitchen, front landscape, and a few other things. We saved money by assembling our new bookcases and hiring handymen when appropriate over expensive contractors. And my mother-in-law saved us thousands by letting us stay in her nearby summer home during our transition from the old house to the new one. But moving and home improvements are expensive, and we quickly burned through our budget. When we settled into the new house, we opened boxes, arranged furniture, and designed each room. The library is the showcase of the house since we love books. There’s something soothing to the soul when seated in a comfortable reading chair, with good light, surrounded by books, thoroughly immersed in an absorbing novel. <a href="https://medium.com/personal-growth/why-dormant-passions-long-to-be-revived-10ffa5138ffa">Read More</a>