Slave to Money: The High Cost of Losing Yourself

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Money is very important, and we need it for almost everything. Over time, we become slaves to it. Many of us do not realise it, but as we focus on money as the outcome, we begin drifting away from our true selves. 

Sometimes, we even brag about how we got the money. It can be from working our ass off to doing something against our will. Of course, some even go so far as to commit illegal or inhumane acts just for money. When our pockets are full, we think they can cover the embarrassment or the humiliation that comes with it. We start buying expensive and luxurious items to feel good. At least we think that making people jealous of us or living a luxurious life can justify our behaviour.

We believe that’s how money comes. The truth is, we’re the ones who decide how we want money to come to us. There isn’t any standard protocol for how money can come. Not cleverness, not hard work, not luck—but choosing ourselves first. The key is this: when money comes when we’re not being ourselves, it’s going to be that way moving forward. And when it comes while we’re being our true selves, it’s going to be that way too. 

Only the latter is long-lasting and sustainable, because one cannot live as another person forever.