Chapter 92 Let's Make Love (Seven)

• In his fifth point, he had stated that money pays for more life experiences as a whole lot of people and individuals like myself only think about the material goods money can buy, without knowing that it pays for intangible experiences, too. I'm an artist but I never for once thought about this and Many often look back with fondness on family vacations every summer or holiday season. Those trips were only possible because of money. Money is linked to life satisfaction and happiness because it lets you do more things and I was limited, so very limited and needed to work things out so I will sit down someday, smile and enjoy all that I have ever worked and toiled for.
• The other thing he had said is that money helps families support each other and this one sweet thing about my ex Janet. It's true that when people succeed in life, they’ve most likely had help. Many get financial help from their family. When Jeff Bezos started Amazon, his parents gave him $300,000. Even in families where a member isn’t a billionaire, exchanges of money are common. The more money a person has, the more helpful they can be to family members or friends in need. This can create complex family dynamics, but for many families, it’s important. Janet was rich. She was self made and she was always willing to help anyone out financially. Me and her family were inclusive but as time went on she got tired and till date I couldn't point out any reason that had made her change her mind, her mindset towards me. He had also said that Money reduces financial stress as finances are a huge source of stress for people. It can lead to negative mental and physical health consequences. Many studies show the links between depression, anxiety, and poverty. Even for people who aren’t poor, money is still stressful. When a person’s finances become stable, financial stress significantly reduces. They might still experience anxiety around money, but financial stability means less stress. The next thing he pointed out was that Money can strengthen communities and that organizations that work in the community need money. All donations matter whether they’re small or large. Getting government money and grants are also important to many organizations. Without money, there would be a lot of services that disappear overnight, like food banks, domestic violence shelters, after-school programs, and more and these were all the things he has said. I myself thought that Having money helps you make money and when you look at articles that focus on how a 30-year-old became a millionaire, odds are you’ll see more than just “they worked really hard” or “they landed a high-paying job.” The vast majority of the time, they’ve had a big financial boost somewhere along the way. Oftentimes, it’s from buying real estate or investing in the stock market. That takes money. Needing money to make money makes sense considering the poverty cycle. Research has consistently shown how difficult it is for people who lack financial help to “break out” of the cycle. But I'm an artist. A poor artist without any connection who has decided to work his way up to the top, to strive, to believe in himself and in his ability to succeed and was determined, more determined than the word determination to succeed. I was ready to start surfing the Internet daily to look out for any opportunity to exhibit my art. To post about my already drawn portrait of prominent dignitaries in the past and I was ready. I was so focused on the mission because I believe that it will and must be fruitful and no force in the universe was stopping me. Was stopping my dreams, goals and aspirations.
• Lastly, I knew so well that who has money (and who doesn’t) determines violence and I wasn't ready for such because I know too well that an area’s financial makeup has a close connection to how safe that area is. And according to a renowned professor emeritus of psychology Martin Daily at the McMaster University in Ontario, inequality predicts murder rates better than other variables. Note that income inequality is different from poverty. With income inequality, there’s a mix of income levels, which can lead to distrust, social tension, and eventually violence. This is important to know because even if no one within an area is considered “poor,” there’s still a risk for violence if there’s significant inequality. This challenges the idea that ending poverty will end crime. Research would suggest that inequality is the bigger issue. I had already fortified myself with all this vital information and everything Frank had told me. I was ready to work on myself and on my goals, my dreams and my aspirations and nothing, absolutely nothing was stopping me, not now, not ever. I was ready!