The Sum of Money
Money makes the world go round, money doesn’t grow on trees, you have to spend money to make money; and other such currency-based cliches.
However much it’s tied to classism and disparity, wealth is an expectation of conceivable success in Western culture; we’re spoonfed from an early age the notion that success brings financial reward, and we’re often encouraged to find paths that culminate as such.
I’ve always considered myself a distant admirer of wealth - forever interested, but, likewise, perpetually cautious. I suppose that’s why it’s never held any distinct value for me. I go through money like a delicious meal, more so devoured rather than savoured.
It’s fair to say I’ve been a little irresponsible in the past, and it’s only now in more recent times that the tide has begun to shift. The emergence of my writing business and self-employed status has created a requisite, forcing a reconsideration of my priorities. So far, it’s been a semi-successful venture, but I’m treating this all as a fundamental learning experience.
For I view money and wealth as a two-edged sword - Hold on too tight, and you risk burdening yourself; too loose of a grip and it’s gone before you know it. I guess it’s all about finding some middle ground.
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