All About the Benjamins Baby!

People say money changes folks. We hear that argument all the time. Have we ever stopped to consider that maybe wealth or affluence strengthens and highlights the nature of some? We never stop to analyze someone’s roots as opposed to judging their leaves.

The easiest thing to say is “It’s all GREED!”. Many have allowed wealth or affluence to influence and inflate their perception of themselves. These people tend to forget who and what matters. Financial liberties remove certain obligations, fears, insecurities, and controls. Some may even feel invincible, they believe the world is their oyster and tend to live an entitled, bossy, demanding, and often selfish life. However, that’s not always the case.

Some people are intentionally deprived and neglected by a family member, caretaker, or even spouse. When the individual finally got stable, they ensured their mental and financial well-being was secure by keeping their distance. They didn’t change, they pretty much gave you the same energy in reverse. They haven’t forgotten. If someone truly meant you well and wanted to see you develop your financial gain should be celebrated, they owe you nothing if you helped them from an authentic place. What people do with their funds has nothing to do with anyone else. They are entitled to that perspective. After all, it is their money.

Financial freedom is literal independence. The joy of not relying on anyone else gives you confidence and autonomy. You do not have to comply with instructions or commands. You are free to make certain choices. When you’re dependent, that individual controls you and your money. Some of us have been there, life gets challenging, and you have faced home insecurity, and you’re left at the mercy of a friend or family member. Decisions you make are often funneled through their influence or demands. When you’ve worked hard to achieve your dreams and goals and finally get somewhere; you will ensure that all distractions, leeches, users, and manipulators are nowhere near you.

Others come from impoverished backgrounds. They have an intense background in harsh environments such as underserved communities and extreme poverty. They often fight to get out and stay out. These individuals often encounter people with low ambition, mentalities, or a limited view of the world and their future.  Many have an attitude of entitlement or believe that because of their circumstance the government and everyone else owes them. C’mon it’s humanity reaching out right? WRONG! I come from a West Indian background we say “grabby grabby” and use other terms to state that people’s hands are always outstretched for something they didn’t work for. Look at how many countless celebrities have helped family members who only used them and sucked them dry. No ambition, no drive, no desire to grow. They are now the worst human being to ever live when choose to distance themselves. Your true colors have blurred lines of boundaries. Muggy consistency and unclear intentions.

Many are good people who had poor experiences. Financial abuse and trauma and then a life of comfort breeds stability which someone will fight to protect their status. Someone could be mistreated and when they attain their desired status, they feel no obligation to help or aid. Some people are so benevelant and they put boundaries in place to protect their assets which includes their heart.Howeverk, they gibve back to their community and ensure loved ones are invested in.

Your financial status is a huge aspect of your life journey. We are either a monster waiting to get out, eager to make change and reform, selfish, giving or greedy. Who you are you deep down only gets unlocked with wealth. Who are you? What is your character defined by?