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Money ego

When money becomes a pattern, it must be freed.

By Ashrakat ElnagyPublished about 3 hours ago 3 min read
Money ego
Photo by Syed F Hashemi on Unsplash

Hello everyone, today I'm going to share my story with poverty and how I clung to it. What? Does anyone in their right mind cling to poverty?

Yes, some of us cling to poverty because it's a safe haven, and we all seek security. Poverty is often a safe haven, and besides being a comfort zone, it's also a place where we feel valued. Poverty is an identity for many of us, and in fact, it's difficult to let go of one's identity, especially if one isn't aware of it.

Yes, identity is all we have; it's who we are. But it's also the false ego that destroys your life day by day, pushing away the people around you who love you and drawing closer those addicted to accumulating money. Money is actually a neutral thing. I don't condemn money, nor do I despise it or those who pursue it.

I'm simply talking about a psychological pattern I experienced so you don't fall into the same trap. Money is truly wonderful and can help many people meet their needs and save time.

However, some people accumulate money and trap themselves in a cycle of poverty, even though they already have plenty. I simply want to guide you so you can break free from these patterns that keep you trapped in a cycle of poverty.

Okay, let's begin. My name is ashrakat. I love many artistic activities, and I love earning money. In fact, I love being the one to change the family's path from poverty to wealth. Many of us are like that.

Why? Because we want to play the role of savior. Also, if we see someone in our family trying to earn money to improve their financial situation, we want to stop them because we want to play the hero in front of our parents to gain their approval.

Yes, my friend, it's a recurring pattern, a pattern that makes you cling to life for the sake of others. But in reality, others aren't waiting for a savior, and you shouldn't be anyone's savior because everyone can save themselves. It's not that difficult.

It's about making a decision, and that decision requires courage. Know that you don't need to work day and night to earn $1000. No, there are indeed jobs that require little effort for a lot of money because money doesn't require hard work.

Money requires a decision, and when you have that decision, all the opportunities will open up to put you in the places that will help you reach the financial situation you want.

There's something I'd like to share with you: I'm one of those people who are looking for ways to make money online, how to earn $500 a day, and so on. I love graphic design, I've studied it, and I've applied for many jobs, but I've been rejected.

It's not that I'm incompetent for this profession, but rather that I have a belief (a subconscious belief) that says: "I can't earn money because people will call me arrogant if I do.

If my brother or sister asks me for money and I refuse, it will hurt me because I can't be seen as a bad person. I can't because I'll be in a position where I have to take responsibility for the family.

Yes, I want to free my family from this burden and not let anyone else do it." I'm not criticizing this feeling, nor am I against spending money on your family. I'm talking about the source of that money. Do you do it out of a sense of fulfillment, or out of a desire to project a certain image to others?

Observe your life carefully, observe your thought patterns, and improve them to elevate your life for your own sake. That's all I wanted to share with you today. If I find another pattern, I will certainly share it with you. Thank you for your valuable time reading this.

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