Ann, thank you for sharing your post! I very much resonate with the idea that some of the most self-actualized people I have met live in places where they have very little. And I love some of your ideas for how we might shift things. In fact, you might be interested in the experiment we're trying with GatherFor (http://gatherfor.org). Let me know if you'd ever like to chat sometime, as I'd also love to learn more from your experiences! Warmly, Teju