Every week my daughter and I buy one rose each, and it is enough.   That one rose fills the air with fragrance and makes us happy.   It is a reminder to remove the thorns in life and to soften and blossom.   In knowing myself I am my own best expert.  I consult myself first and then go from there....I have learned to never be satisfied...content yes but satisfied no.  I must always question and reach beyond, a little out of the comfort zone.  You can lose everything you have however if you have education, or have educated yourself you can always start over.   I know people who recycle and they take water melon rinds and pickle them or they give leftovers to the animals and so on...they have no trash.  Imagine leaving no trail and thinking twice before buying something or being wasteful.  One of the most important purchase you can make is a book called " The Urban Homestead by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen."  It is the process of self-reliance series.   To be self reliant is to come from strength and to share it freely to teach others to grow.  Take the time to learn something new and approach it with playfulness,  you will feel gratified.