The Illusion Of Money
Posted on August 22, 2007 | Category: Abundance, Better Living, Happiness, Optimism, Purpose
The other day, a friend and I were talking about the concept of money and the fuss around acquiring all that we could. The discussion centered around the need for money. Why is it, that some can never have enough?
It was then I thought about the old adage, money can’t buy happiness, as just that - old. Do individuals want to buy happiness ? I think it’s probably more along the lines of buying that one driving trait of all humans - security, feeling secure in life.
“Happiness will follow once I have security. For now.. just give me some relief of insecurity. Security from fear. Fear of loss, fear of hunger, fear of poverty, fear of hurt. ”
“If someone can’t offer me love, then at least give me freedom from the fear of loss. If I had all the money I needed, I would be free of the insecurities of life… I’ll always be able to pay the bills, live in a nice home, travel when I want. It may be lonely, but whats worse than being lonely? How about being lonely and without any money.. or security?”
It’s an illusion.
People use money as a security blanket in the false belief that a fat bank account will ensure a perpetual source of security. But how many times do we hear of millionaires who’ve won and lost. Many times, people use money as a way of not forming deep, fulfilling relationships since they can get they’re primary source of security through dollars. It’s easier to trust the Benjamin’s than it is another individual.
Dollars are black and white, can be manipulated, budgeted, buy physical comfort, provide freedom, won’t ask questions, is indiscriminate and in large amounts, fulfills (and sometimes masks) deep feelings of insecurity.
The biggest reason people become obsessed with the pursuit of money, is the ability to feel secure. The only reason we put up with the mundane careers we’ve developed is to provide security for our families and pay the bills. Then once we have enough, we quit our jobs to do what it is we really want to do.
A lot of brave souls have figured out it’s not about money at all and forge ahead with the pursuit of happiness regardless of what is in they’re bank account.
They drive over the cliff with an unshakable determination, convinced of they’re success simply knowing they will be succeed because they’re doing what they love to do.
Money is neither good or bad. It just is. Lack of money cannot stop someone who wants to pursue they’re passion. It’s all about abandoning the false belief that money provides security. It doesn’t. Many a dream have been crushed regardless of the amount of dollars invested.
If there is one thing that makes any dream successful, it is trust. Trusting your intelligence and intuition in the pursuit of your passion.
There are no guarantees in life, except death… oh yeah, and taxes. There is no security in life except the belief in your success. Making your success dependent on money is a losing formula. Money is the result of success, which is the result of happiness. Money is the end result, not the cause of a fulfilling life.
By making money a requirement for security in life, you will never fulfill your need. There will never be enough. Abandon the idea that you need security as your sanctuary. You don’t.
Just my 2 cents, no pun intended.
Written by Robert Hunt
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