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Originally Posted by yagr
Well, nothing but agreement here.
Most people don't actually value money - they value the feeling of security it brings them. Just like I value the feeling of security that spirituality brings me.
Just as I struggle at times to not look down on people or lapse into thinking that I'm just a smidge better than they are, when they do nothing but run around building up a treasure on earth - not because they have money, but because I decided, in my apparent omniscience, that they do not value things of true worth....they probably struggle not to look down on me because I've got these pie in the sky fairy tale thoughts about life, the universe, and everything.
I don't think it's about the money.
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Of course, it's what having money represents that people value. I only like flour because it's a necessary ingredient in bread and pastry. I don't love flour. My not having money represents insecurity to my sister. She thinks people are foolish to not care about being financially secure. And she makes disdainful comments about people who haven't really "made it." She once told me about a neighbor who was "just a school teacher" and, so, didn't really "have all that much."
I actually feel quite secure because my small income is adequate to finance the basics that I need. It's not like my sister has to worry about me going hungry or homeless. My life is arranged so that I have what I need. I live in a region where the cost of living is low, so my income goes further than it would elsewhere. I planned to be as I am.
But, at one time, I earned good money. Back then, my sister kept regularly in touch. I believe she thinks my life is kind of pathetic now.