The message of consumerism is fatally flawed, and it can’t deliver the happiness it promises. But you probably don’t consider yourself a consumer— few people do. I never really did. But here in America, the message of consumerism is in the air we breathe. If you have it, spend it. Why not? If there’s a problem, money can solve it. Of course! Most of this arrives to our eyes and ears via advertisements and influencers, but it’s also reinforced by the movies and TV shows we watch and even by our friends and neighbors. Beliefs Matter Spending money isn’t really the problem, but rather the beliefs that are driving you to spend. There are many ways to spend money that can add meaning and beauty to your life. The problem is a particular belief about money that is deceptively untrue My wife and I still talk about our first year of marriage …