[Michelle]

Thank you guys. It still isn't clear to me, but I appreciate the insights just the same.

I've heard several people say that materialism, consumerism and debt are the result of a spiritual crisis. My brain gets that this makes sense (that what happens in the physical world reflects one's inner world), but I don't feel /understand the crisis in me yet (which is what I want).

Does this mean that, like Steve said, one must accept that death will come and that material stuff will be left behind? There must be more to it. I know I am going to die, am well on my way to living purposefully, and yet I still feel less worthy because of having less money. When I get a new possession or can shop, I feel worthy.

Now, I am wondering what shopping represents on a spiritual level? What do I need to do to get the fulfillment and self-worth I feel while shopping in a spiritual way?