I grew up relatively comfortable, I had everything I needed. My parents sent me to good schools and while I never had to work in school to support myself, I always fancies the idea of making my own money. Sooner or later life took a different turn-I grew up and the focus sort of shifted from me to my younger siblings, my dad passed, and finances generally became tighter. My mom started advising me to take more care financially, spend wisely, and all the other similar nice words. In my opinion, it was a little late for this advice anyway.
Soon after Uni, I started fending for myself. I tried different jobs, started different business all because I couldn't bear to change my whole life because money had become tight. I did everything I wanted, bought myself clothes and shoes at every chance. I didn't develop that trauma where you are scared to let go of money because you are concerned it won't come back or you will need it for something more important and not have it.
I love being vain, carefree, and frivolous. I always say money is for spending and that will never change. Money is a currency, it needs to flow for everything to work out perfectly. When I spend money I don't see it as me having lost money, instead I appreciate the value that this money has brought to me. The goal is to never lack, to be in a constant state of abundance and I am happy at how life continues to align in my favor.
I have had my fair share of scarcity in my adult years, but the mindset never changed. During this time my friends used to worry for me because I could be crying today and tomorrow I am splurging. While saving is necessary, hoarding isn't. Money is a tool designed to make life easier, it does not control me, and it certainly does not call the shots.
I guess my point is that I have a care-free relationship with money and my life continues to improve with this mindset. I find a sense of security in believing that I have everything I need and I won't hesitate to make my life better as far as money is involved.
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