RE: Let's Talk—A Realistic Take On What Can Money Do For You and Me!
Hi @firepower I'm so sorry to hear about your hand, it looks like it's really painful- good for you for keeping your positivity up while healing! I wish you all of the healing in the world.
I really enjoyed your post, I have a lot to say on the matter of money, I think our culture is too fixated on keeping it in vaults, hidden away, saving it for (what you said- their grave!)
My father won't come visit me because he says he doesn't want to spend the money he's saving for his retirement and wants to make sure it'll last him for the rest of his life so he can live comfortably.
To me, that is the most ludicrous idea I have ever heard. No next day is promised to you. Every day is a gift and the experiences you can collect are immeasurable... priceless.
I think you're right- eat the food you want, do the things you want, share your wealth and it will return to you one way or another :)
XO,
heart-to-heart
money is always a tricky subject. Especially when you live in a class bracket where the purchasing power is diminishing and your earning less and less each year. I enjoyed how his first section discussed experiences because that's where the money should go towards I believe. Family distant themselves and make excuses to not being around because of money. This is their reality and doesn't have to be yours. Money can either enslave people or be their faithful and most valuable servant.
Well said @thecleanse and thank you for reading :)
thanks for writing!
That is true, I am aware that I'm in a positive position to be even sitting here, on my computer talking about it with you both. Experiences last a lifetime through our memories but possessions break, get lost, go out of style...
I agree with you, and my reality has never been and will never be the same way, I see money as a source to explore, run free and live life to the fullest through those experiences - especially shared ones :)
Thanks for taking time to respond to this, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts!
XO,
@heart-to-heart
I can definitely relate to family and friends putting money first and losing track of what matters most. I remember reading how people during the US great depression mentioned that it was the greatest time of their lives. why? Because when the surrogate mother, monetary system, based on "earning a living" dynamic withers away, all that's left is family. All that's left is what is REAL.
@heart-to-heart Thank you for reading and leaving such a thoughtful response and sharing your story with me.
This is so true. Even as we expect to be safe and sounds it's impossible to predict what will happen overnight.
I hope he changes his mind or you are able to see him. Eitherways I feel it's important to do our best sometimes, and live one day at a time. :)
We just never know what is yet to come, we have to live every day as if it's our last, without regret :)
Thanks so much, I hope he does too and maybe he will.
Until then, I will be living my life as you say, one day at a time!
Have a great day @firepower! Get better soon!