Money or your life? - A Commentary Financial Crisis

Which do you value most: your money or your life? That was what highwaymen used to demand. I mean those who used to ride horses in ancient times. Run TV and newspaper coverage of the global financial crisis right now you would think most people opt for the money. Terrorism, climate change, drought and war will be pushed out in haste, to beg for mercy, on the altar of the Exchange.

Now do not misunderstand me. I do not mean reduce theSeriousness of the situation. The crisis caused very real, life-changing issues for many people and their families. However, I have to say, not my life changed, life-threatening. Some of you may still argue that even with. If you do not have the money, is the value of life left?

That's where I think the situation is really serious. The day that we invest money in the center of life is the day we consider the valuation of natural assets stored within the authentic self - the inner man, we areSince the birth and will continue until death do us part. This is the person who is the source:

• personal development, satisfaction and life-long desire.
• passions that drive potential, within a unique blend of natural-born saved skills, abilities and talents.

Had in the past few decades or so, humanity has come with dramatic changes, stress and pressure to fulfill. It was easier to buy through the availability of money, by almosteverything we want. The sudden loss of that money has to pay so far - and the need for the loans back - reminding us that happiness and financial wealth are two totally different life.

Personal values are too vague and uncertain in regard to the policies of economic rationalism, in which everything is measured by the dollar.

They say that good comes from all evils. I'm always hearing positive human responses to the financial crisis:

•The decision on the person they are, no matter how much money they have, love.
• Philosophical reflections, goes further life, no matter what,
• to appreciate more what they have than what they want.

One of my friends who owns a very successful business, has developed what he calls a minimalist approach to life - enjoy the fact that, in itself, he has everything he needs, regardless of any impact on the financial situation deteriorates on his business.

Thisis not a debate about what is right - the economic value or self-esteem. He was not looking for an answer either-or. It's about respecting the fact that found success from the inside, the utilization of all resources - natural and material - are available. It is about respecting the dignity and worth of people - themselves and others.

We come into the world with nothing and we leave it the same way. It's what we was on the road, not the money we spent, the other will remember, after wegone.