Why is it so easy to forfeit our integrity when it comes to money?
The 'big sparkle' comes along, captivating, blinding, hooking, steering us away from our simplicity. Glistening so bright we see nothing else; focused only on seizing it no matter the cost. Obsessing. Stepping wherever and on whomever to get our hands on it. Saying and doing whatever it takes to possess it. Ignoring the inner stirrings. Kidding ourselves. Claiming it is the way since so many are pointing, persuading, spurring us on. The tantalizing gleam obscuring manipulative maneuvers, or perhaps we simply pretend not to notice; justifying actions; pushing away feelings and anything not in alignment with the objective. Smiling; charming; feeding egos in an attempt to beguile and obtain the prize. Pretense veiling the underlying agenda. A charade most eloquently described as: 'bullshit.'
Surrendering our integrity for personal gain is a sad road indeed, for whenever we exchange our soul for external glitz, we are left with nothing of significant value.
There's nothing more precious in life than our genuine love and compassion for each other! I would rather leave this world penniless if having wealth means giving that up. But I know it doesn't. It is never necessary to toss away our values for the sake of an income.
Listen to your heart and the stirrings of your soul. Following our passion and living our truth will always lead us to life's greatest treasures.