Money as we call it, is simply a means of trade between two people. In todays society paper money and digits on a computer have taken the place of an exchange of goods or time. It has become a material that our entire world is built on. Everything in the world is seem as money. Either making money, taking money, or no need for money. No matter how someone sees it, money is probably mentioned.
From one perspective money may be the grease on the machine. It is viewed as capital and the building blocks of industry. Viewing simple digits this way may open one up to the idea that it is worth something. As we have all seen from the great depression, it has even led to jumping from buildings. Is this all because of the love of the money, so they were sad, or did they see the grease disappearing and the machine was about to stop? To use these digits as a means of leverage against physical items is both genius and a trap. To trade them now or in the future.
Ah, the future, that is where we get credit. The idea of using money you currently don't have and paying it back later. I think this is both genius and a trap, like I said. How it is a good idea to borrow money when you have none. It has been clearly shown that this sort of idea has moved the the whole world into a constant develolment, and it can't stop. There seems to be no way to slow down without the whole thing falling down. Besides, why would it stop while anyone is making money.
The idea of "taking" money is, I am sure, as old as the first hungry person. Something as simple as wanting to trade your time, effort, and energy for food. The idea is very simple, wanting something you don't have and unable to produce yourself. We all live in a very modern world. If you are reading this on the internet, you are modern. In todays world we have shifted our time, effort and energy into skills. Instead of being able to do a little bit of everything, and taking care of what we need, we now specialize in one thing. If we don't specialize, we are atleast doing only one thing in exchange for "money". With the ongoing cycle of development the things that take money also seem endless. I am not saying "keeping up with the Jones", but I am sure we have all walked past a store front full of fun things.
The other idea may be an idea that is void of money. Striving to be without money. Trying hard to be as disconnected as possible, we still reference money. Because we are intentionally trying to spend as little as possible. We are trying to break the cycle. Unfortunately, even the basis of this is...money.
As I sat outside this afternoon with my barefeet in the dirt trying to prepare my taxes, my mind wandered all over. I couldn't help but think how others view money. Do they see it as a blessing or a curse. Do others stress about it. Do others get anxious dealing with money. Do people see money like I do?
Bought a car...to drive to work
Bought equipment...to make work easier
Buy more feed....hopefully more eggs
These are just a couple of ways that I see "money". Is it a game? Is that why my money is crazy colors? Am I programmed to see life in measurements? If my time measured by dollars earned or dollars spent? Is it even possible for me to fully give myself to something without expecting a return on investment?
Steemit is growing. I am sure the glitches are getting worked out. Money is being made from the top to the bottom. Lives are being changed, and perspectives are growing. This is looking like it could be a game changer for many people. As this digital game plays out, and we watch the value of Steem fluctuate, will it be a blessing or a curse. Are you thinking about making a lot of money, spending a lot of money, or trying to go on as if money isn't important.
As for me, I am going to try all three. If I continue posting blogs that people enjoy I might make some. If I continue to take care of Stacie D, I'm going to spend some. Overall, if I remember it is a game I won't get caught up in it.
