This is in response to Esther’s Weekly Writing Prompt.
The Prompt of the Week is Money.
It has been prevailed on us that money is a prerequisite of a good, happy, comfortable and secured life.
Money does give a sense of security, comfort and confidence. But the richest person on earth is not always the happiest. Leading a good life again depends more on intent than resources.
Security and happiness are mindsets which are unrelated to income. I have seen the daily earners to be more grounded and contented than the entitled class.
It is a common saying that a rich person suffers sleepless nights. A person who has less does not worry less either. So if you are moneyed or not you still have insecurities and sorrows.
But money is definitely an enabler and gives the cushion to explore, experiment and experience life. However, the amount of money required for contentment is relative. For some less is more and for others more is less.
Having said that money is a must for red letter days. It saves a lot of trouble to have money at your disposal during exigent circumstances. Money is also a perquisite we enjoy in old age. It enables us to have a life of choice post retirement.
However, the very nature of money is transactional. Movement is intrinsic to money – it comes and goes – and therefore needs to be handled with care.
We are taught to value money, the worth of habitual saving and the ethical means of earning and spending as it is as transient and elusive as any other attainment in life.
However, money is often misused as a differentiator and a social evaluator.
Money, in the final analysis, is necessary as it fulfills basic needs, helps in actualisation of higher aspirations and sustains in emergent situations. But it should not be considered a substitute for every other thing which makes our limited stay on this planet beautiful, memorable and worthwhile.
Thank you, Geeta, for your pearls of wisdom, beautifully written! We should not buy things just to have them, but not really needed.
I like the apt images!
Joanna
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Thank you Joanna. Even I believe one should not misuse money. My experience says that money is the most needed to meet exigencies. Your appreciation gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you once again.
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I wholly agree with you, Geeta, and you are more than welcome, as always!
Joanna
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Thank you so much Joanna. Its a pleasure interacting with you.
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Thank you, Geeta, and likewise!
Joanna
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Wise words on wealth
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Thank you so much Derrrick
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This is a beautifully reflective and balanced take on money, emphasising that security and happiness are mindsets rather than just income results.
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Thank you very much for your appreciation.
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There is so much to agree with here. Thank you for sharing your insight.
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Thank you so much Esther for being on the same page.
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Well said, Geeta.
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Thank you Mary
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Thanks for this thought-provoking post. Ma’am. I guess money can provide comfort and material security but true abundance has to grow within!
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You are absolutely 👍
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They say money can’t buy you love, but you sure need it to finance it (love) . . .
😆 🤣 😂
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Quite a significant observation 😂😂
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😆 😂 😆
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Awesome post
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Thank you very much
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