4 REASONS WHY MONEY MATTERS
- Money builds houses.
We all know that our shelter costs money. Our food, water and shelter are the basic building blocks to living. In order for education, personal development and freedom to be achieved we must have our basic needs satisfied. The iconic psychologist Abraham Maslow’s work is still important to us today. I speak with folks who are under-employed all the time. When I ask how much money they want to make in the future…they squirm…get red-faced, say “it’s not important, I just want to help people and be happy”. That is backwards. I know we were raised to think that way, but stay with me for a bit and you may see another paradigm emerging.
When our basic needs are met, we can then…..When we are warm, happy and secure we can then….
When we are not out fighting with others because we need to have territory, food or security……..we can then create a life that is joyous and free.
- Money creates opportunity for choices.
Yes, money allows us to choose. Did you go to the school you wanted to or the one you had to? Did you buy the car you wanted to or the one you could afford? Did you send your favorite niece that special computer so she could design the next high-tech bridge or….? I am not faulting you here. Nor do I expect that you will just be able to have everything you want. Ok, maybe someday.
You deserve to have more and to be able to have choices in life. Money allows us to have that. But, isn’t the love of money the root of all evil? (I heard you think that.) I have seen lack of money create more harm and destruction. I have seen lack and scarcity be more the root of evil. Yes, greed and money for money’s sake and control can be very damaging. The real answer is this:
Money and power reveal who you really are.
So, if you are generous and big-hearted and moral and a great soul…you will be more of that with money. Thank you Oprah, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and numerous others who have begun real movements to cure and solve many of our world’s problems.
- Money allows you to execute your dreams.
Ah…yes….with money you can start that business. You can go back to school and learn more. Your dreams are right there. With the proper funding dreams get traction in the physical world. Writing that novel that is in you can be a scary proposition. A year off, funded by a big job and savings can be the difference between a dream and living in it. Prioritize money and your dreams will have the fuel they need. Keep shame and negative energy around money and your dreams will wither and die. DO not let your dreams die!
- Money fuels causes you care about.
Causes and movements are worthy of you. You can start a community project to house women and kids who are struggling. You can donate to water distribution crises around the globe, you can donate to your alma mater to bring higher level professors to the school. The list goes on and on. The causes you care about are calling you. They are worthwhile and can change the world. You need money to move them forward. Raising money and/or contributing your own money requires a love of money, not disdain. You must have a great money relationship and prioritize money in order to really move your causes forward.
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