I don’t want a soft life because I’m lazy. I want a soft life because I’ve spent most of my life in survival mode. my nervous system has been in fight or flight since childhood and now I’m choosing peace and stability.
The problem is cost of living has damn near tripled in just 5 years and just when you feel you’re making enough ,here comes a rent increase, grocery cost increase,gas cost increase so that when you finally make it to $70K it feels like you’re still at $55k. What did Candiace say?
My favorite quote from Atomic Habits by James Clear:
"It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it.
If you don't want to live the lifestyle, then release yourself from the desire.
To crave the result but not the process is to guarantee disappointment."
and i’m glad we did! i love having a job, i love that the money i earn is mine, i love that it goes into an account in my name, onto a card in my name. i love having ownership over my life
I love people that are intense. Intense doesn't mean chaotic, it means passionate. It's people who pour all their heart and energy into the things they love. It's people who see beauty everywhere. It's people who have a mission and are raw and authentic. That is attractive