there are so many words and thoughts swirling around in my head right now i don’t even know where to start. perhaps this equation with some philosophy can help you get a grasp of what’s going on.
people say that having a family brings you happiness, therefore
family = happiness
then, another person say that you need to have money order to start a family.
family = money
am i right to deduce then that
money = happiness?
i think money turns me off. i don’t earn that much money as a teacher, despite what many people think. i barely take home $2000 per month. it’s not a big deal that i don’t have much money, i rather have a happy life. but people around me keep making it a big deal. when it comes to conversations, the same questions are asked and the same statements are made.
“how much money do you make?”
“what car/motorcycle do you drive/ride?”
“how much did you spend renovating your place.”
“i want a grand wedding.”
“i want to be financially free.”
it’s always the same, it sickens me. everything in life has to do with money.
it’s a fact that nobody can run away from. i have friends who are obsessed with making more money. it’s not wrong to want more from life and be better right? does being rich make you a better person though? i’m very confused about it all. so what if you don’t earn a lot, does that mean you’re lesser as a person.
people tell me not to be affected by what people think about me and just live my life the way i want. but it’s so difficult when it’s everywhere around you. you can’t ignore it. it’s a social norm that will never change.
i think things would be better if i was happy.
