I have a history with money too, more on having than spending, since it was the source of unhappiness in my family while growing up (for the lack of it). But later when I started earning my own and having more than enough, I realized it did not bring the happiness nor the answer to everything that I thought it would. So I cut my ties to it and it no longer has any power over me...though writing this I know it sounds like a privilege. As long I can take care of myself and my family, then there is no need to care more about it, which is what I wanted to say.
I am also intrigued to read more about this retreat! :)
Thank you Rachel! Money is so powerful and complicated - it takes a long time to realise what kind of hold it has on you. I'm so glad you're moving beyond it and can only hope that I get there someday :)
Our relationship with money can be complicated, you were self-reflective enough to unravel and understand this! I wrote an essay about this challenging topic, too, but I have yet to share it here, because like you, it's not pretty.
Thank you Lani! For all who have grown up in middle-class families in India, money is a topic that is neither discussed nor encouraged. Children are never made aware of their families situations, no matter how difficult. But children are perceptive and the more you try to hide it, the more it shows. This was a tough piece to write. Perhaps it deserves a Part 2. thank you for planting that idea :)
I have a history with money too, more on having than spending, since it was the source of unhappiness in my family while growing up (for the lack of it). But later when I started earning my own and having more than enough, I realized it did not bring the happiness nor the answer to everything that I thought it would. So I cut my ties to it and it no longer has any power over me...though writing this I know it sounds like a privilege. As long I can take care of myself and my family, then there is no need to care more about it, which is what I wanted to say.
I am also intrigued to read more about this retreat! :)
Thank you Rachel! Money is so powerful and complicated - it takes a long time to realise what kind of hold it has on you. I'm so glad you're moving beyond it and can only hope that I get there someday :)
Our relationship with money can be complicated, you were self-reflective enough to unravel and understand this! I wrote an essay about this challenging topic, too, but I have yet to share it here, because like you, it's not pretty.
Will there be a continuation of this story?
Thank you Lani! For all who have grown up in middle-class families in India, money is a topic that is neither discussed nor encouraged. Children are never made aware of their families situations, no matter how difficult. But children are perceptive and the more you try to hide it, the more it shows. This was a tough piece to write. Perhaps it deserves a Part 2. thank you for planting that idea :)
I could read you for hours. Beautiful!
Thank you Savvy!
Beautiful
thank you Anjali :)