Self-control and Financial Freedom.
After some deliberation, I've come to the conclusion that the words, "Self-control", and "financial freedom" are oxymorons.
According to wikipedia,
Self control is the exertion of one's own will on their personal self - their behaviors, actions, thought processes. Much of this comes from the perception of self and the ability to set up boundaries for that self. Self-control can be expanded into several different areas, ranging from respect to willpower.
Seriously, does self control truly exist? And is it truly an exercise of one's own will? I do not think so. We live our daily lives under influence of everyone and everything around us. It is the will of others; system, society or people, thats imposed upon our lives. Our desire to exercise "self-control" or "OUR own" will is more than often to curb ourselves and to bend over to the impositions upon us.
For example, a person has been told he talks too much tries to exert his own will to not blabber as much. Is that an exercise of self-control? Is it his own free will and desire? No. It is the will of others imposed upon him, and he is just executing the WILL of OTHERS or risk being rejected. "I shan't eat so much ice cream or i'll grow fat." Isn't it society's picture of slim beauty thats imposed into Your thought?
Hence, self-control is but a process of assimilation into society, the people around you. So what is true self control? True self-control is when you decide what the rules are, and make others bend over backwards to your rules. Either by influence or by force. So you truly think YOU are in control of YOUR life?
Financial Freedom: by popular definition, Financial freedom describes a well-planned lifestyle where one no longer is required to work for income to cover their expenses.
Another cleverly crafted new world idea. That one can be truly free from the reigns of currency. Even if you are rich, even if your lifestyle is such that you don't need to work for income to cover expense, you are still living a limited lifestyle to ensure you do not "over" spend your passive income. And thats just materialistically speaking.
True financial freedom comes only under 2 circumstances. Abolishment of currency. Nobody needs to pay for anything anymore... we do as we please, take as we please as resources would be unlimited in such a situation. That would be like.... erm maybe when Jesus returns.
The other circumstance is financial freedom in your mind. That you, whole heartedly can't give a hoot to much money you have or do not have. In your ideal ways, everything's fine even if you have no cash, things will work out. You spend when needed, and don't matter how much you spend as long as you feel is worth it. Congratulations, u're either not of this planet or a nutjob. Bottom line, everybody cares about money.
Of course, there is financial freedom in becoming a monk, and giving up all your belongings. You would be FREE OF FINANCES. No more financial burdens! However, please contact me when you do intend to become a monk. I would selflessly shoulder the burden of whats left of your bank account.
OH, and the last way of financial freedom that we ALL CAN ATTAIN!!! Die and be buried 6ft under. You'll have financial freedom for all of eternity!
Moral of the story: At the end of the day, you're still gonna be somebody's bitch (unless you intend to start a revolution and overwhelm popular culture, laws and ethos). And you'd still have money problems.
Blimey, I should be studying.
listening to the rain...
9:07 PM
