You heard how much this is on my mind just today! I think part of it comes from following my dreams in years past, failing, and then finding myself in scary situations. Money has such a hold on me because my loved one's health is intrinsically tied to it. I agree it *shouldn't* be this powerful of a force in my life, but, unfortunately, to follow other dreams- like having kids - it *has* to be ever-present in my decision-making.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful post, Jon! I look forward to becoming closer friends as time goes on 💛
I completely agree. It is a complex relationship with money, especially when we have no choice. I have and will continue to wrestle with this subject... probably for the rest of my life.
I am eager to become closer friends with you as well, and happy to listen/discuss this and other things more any time. :). Looking forward to it!
Something extra about this topic is: What is the real value for any given object.
The cost of the same fruit can be very different in a village vs a big city. Or, the same amount of money can provide you totally different experiences depending where you are.
Also what people need is very subjective. There are people who can live happier with less money in poor countries than in rich ones.
Even in rich countries, artists for example can live without much, just enough to continue creating.
You heard how much this is on my mind just today! I think part of it comes from following my dreams in years past, failing, and then finding myself in scary situations. Money has such a hold on me because my loved one's health is intrinsically tied to it. I agree it *shouldn't* be this powerful of a force in my life, but, unfortunately, to follow other dreams- like having kids - it *has* to be ever-present in my decision-making.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful post, Jon! I look forward to becoming closer friends as time goes on 💛
I completely agree. It is a complex relationship with money, especially when we have no choice. I have and will continue to wrestle with this subject... probably for the rest of my life.
I am eager to become closer friends with you as well, and happy to listen/discuss this and other things more any time. :). Looking forward to it!
Something extra about this topic is: What is the real value for any given object.
The cost of the same fruit can be very different in a village vs a big city. Or, the same amount of money can provide you totally different experiences depending where you are.
Also what people need is very subjective. There are people who can live happier with less money in poor countries than in rich ones.
Even in rich countries, artists for example can live without much, just enough to continue creating.
Indeed, money as a topic is fascinating/terrible.