Hello all. Hope lady life has been kind to you lately. And if not, don't fear, she is merely teasing you. 😉
Today I want to talk about responsibility. That mark symbolizes adulthood and everything wrong with the world. As much as I would love to do nothing all day and just be, there are certain responsibilities we must take on to survive. These can range from the mundane to the unavoidable. And we will talk about the most unavoidable responsibility of them all - smart financing.
In other words, how to project our priorities so as to never be taken unawares by the pricing of what we desire.
Why talk about this?
For one, as a reminder to myself. 😅 I have talked often about how our monetary habits shape us. Today I wish to attack a closely related subject with a bit more tact. A bit more perspective, you might say.
PROJECTION:
When we whisper to the universe - it shouts back. Our actions produce reactions, and our psyche affects us and the people around us at a level beyond our mortal comprehension.
- Is it as simple as wanting for something to happen? No.
- Is it as simple as having good, responsible habits? Maybe.
- Is it as simple as being sometimes lucky? Most definitely.
But we cannot count on luck to save us. If you sit on your couch all day, you will never discover the beauty of a sunrise over a grassy hill. If you seek adventure and fortune your whole life, you will miss that which is in front of you. Perspective is imperative in understanding one's self. And understanding is paramount when making responsible decisions.
PRICING:
What do you want? Not your urges or desires - what do you truly want? Find out your goals, your aspirations. Ambition can only take you so far but it's a start. The most sturdy ship would crash if not for a lighthouse.
Having this goal edged in stone would prevent you from spending hazardously. Yes, we all want to treat ourselves, to feel good. But is it really worth it if it's at the expense of our future? To achieve anything in this life we must sacrifice. Much easier said than done, but hard truths always are.
PRIORITIES:
Once we have our goal and we have the correct mindset to back it up, it comes down to the follow-through. Discipline, drive, will. Whatever you want to call it.
However, I propose that this final step is more free-flowing than this article thus far would lead you to believe. As tough as life can be, it can also be beautiful. Charging forward with no regard for your well-being will make you miss all the beautiful vistas along the way. Balance is everything. But I will grant you that that's a risky way of thinking. Why? It is a built-in excuse that can make you lax, and ultimately not achieve your goal.
Unity with one's self and the universe. Clear, understood priorities that don't clash with your morals. Ideally, you should be able to sacrifice your comfort in exchange for greater comfort down the line. While still maintaining vigor for the finer things in life.
I wish us all luck on this journey. 🍀 For it is the ultimate journey. Life.
Thank you for stopping by. ❤️
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