Recently I published a hub on How money is related to Stress and Health concerns.
Money is essential for our living, and we got to earn it to survive. But how to draw a line with regards to money with our NEEDS versus the WANTS!
I always thought that if you are not a priest or salvaged your life; earning money is as compulsory as breathing, and that is the cycle of life that is needed for our existence.
I was wrong!
Recently came across a family that prefers to live without money by choice. They prefer to live on the generosity of others to give them the essential supplies for survival.
The couple has a child, and they are on a money strike.
Seriously, when you have a child in your lives. Would you want to be living on the love and philanthropy of others?
My 2 cents:
You are educated souls, and can easily limit your wants and identify your needs and cash them accordingly; after you earn your money.
Mantra for today: Earn a living respectfully.
I always thought that if you are not a priest or salvaged your life; earning money is as compulsory as breathing, and that is the cycle of life that is needed for our existence.
I was wrong!
Recently came across a family that prefers to live without money by choice. They prefer to live on the generosity of others to give them the essential supplies for survival.
The couple has a child, and they are on a money strike.
Seriously, when you have a child in your lives. Would you want to be living on the love and philanthropy of others?
My 2 cents:
You are educated souls, and can easily limit your wants and identify your needs and cash them accordingly; after you earn your money.
Mantra for today: Earn a living respectfully.
7 comments:
I am with you and think it may be hard not to have any money at all with small children. I give this couple credit, but don't think I could do this myself. Thanks for sharing and voted for you, too :)
Earn a living respectfully. Love it.
Yes, it's good to earn it respectfully. Good for the couple, but I gotta say, when we bring a child into the world, we owe it them to provide a secure, loving environment and provide for their needs. It's one thing to do as an adult, but when you bring a child into the mix, things are different. Awesome post!
I don't think I could rely on the good will of others. I prefer to provide for myself and my family, that why I know I've earned it and I know I can depend on it.
I do respect their idea to live frugally and not waste. I think at this point in time, a lot of families are being forced to do that or do without. Great post, Ruchira! :)
Thank you ladies.
Yes, I agree bringing a child and then still continuing to live on charity is so wrong. They should try to get back to earning their living like normal people do.
I read their story and it filled me with hope. Maybe there are some other people out there who understand that money does not buy happiness.
I would be too afraid to do that if I had children I would think---difficult choices
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