DO YOU HAVE A BALANCED VIEW OF MONEY?

There is some truths in the statement,"Money makes the world go round." after all, it takes money to buy life's basic necessities like food,  clothing, and pay for rent or buy a home.


As important as money is to life it also has its limitations. Norwegian poet Arne Garbong said that with money "you can buy food, but not appetite ; medicine, but not wealth; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge, but not wisdom; glitter, but not beauty; splendor, but not warmt; fun, but not joy;acquaintances, but not friends ; servants, but not faithfulness."

Make money but don't let the money makes you. An improper focus on money can drivedrive a wedge between friands and between family members. Inordinate view of money can make an amiable person become belligerent and hostile. But by having a proper view of money you will be able to guard against many injurious things that is associated with the love of money, at least to a very large extent.

When people have a distorted view of money they may become judgmental. For example, a wealthy person might assume that those who are poor are too lazy to better themselves. Or a person with lesser means might hastily conclude that those who have more are materialistic or greedy.

A self-examination might alert you to the need to acquire a balanced view of money. For example, ask yourself the following 7 questions:

1. Am I attracted to get-rich-quick schemes?

2. Do I find it difficult to be generous with money?

3. Do I tend to make friends with people who constantly talk about money and the things they own?

4. Do I resolve to lying or to other unethical practices in order to make money?

5. Does money make me feel too important?

6. Am I always thinking about money?

7. Is my attitude toward money adversely affecting my health and family life?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you need to make an effort to adjust your thinking about money and reject materialistic thoughts.

Never allow the love of money to take root in your heart. Rather, keep money as a subordinate to friends, family, and your emotional and physical health. By doing so, you will show that you have a balanced view of money.