Money Helps.................

“Dance like no one is watching. 

Sing like no one is listening. 

Love like you’ve never been hurt. 

And live like it’s heaven on Earth.”

~ Mark Twain

I have been attempting to write this since Tuesday.

Every day since then , I have gotten to change the date on the top of the template and then something pops up.

Actually, on 3 separate occasions, my computer froze and by the time I rebooted I had to get back to work and had to put this aside yet again.

The holiday season is here.

With that comes gift giving, parties,get togethers and a plethora of social events.

In the past,finances and resources were scarce to say the least.

The pressure that I experienced was unfathomable.

I know what you're thinking, I brought this pressure on myself.

Of course I did...I know that.

None the less, it was pressure.

This year things are different.

No, I didn't hit the lottery.

No rich relative left me a huge inheritance.

And I did not rob a bank.

Having a job, with a paycheck certainly helps.

So did having a plan and an idea as to how I wanted to address the holiday season this year.

I had put aside just enough to be able to afford to do this with out creating a huge strain on anything.

The bills all got paid. The lights are still on and the car isn't getting repossessed.

These are all good things .

Trust me.

As one who has experienced all of the above, it's better to not have to deal with them!

It is said that money can't buy happiness.

Probably true, however....it does help when you have some.

Not having to have internal debates on a minute to minute basis over can I afford this or how can I afford that or but we really need this or wouldn't it be nice if only we could.....

Having that little , and I mean minuscule, cushion makes a huge difference.

No hand wringing.

No pacing.

No neck pain.

No head hanging.

I stand taller. I can be decisive.

I can be proactive.

I don't choose grand gestures that I can't afford. I don't even consider them.

I make smart choices that allow me to feel good about being me.

That's a whole world apart from being disappointed in myself on a daily basis.

Money helps.....

Shabbat Shalom