I cannot question my life as
the Almighty had a reason as to why I was born. However, it puzzles me time and
time again why I exist. In fact, I think that every living soul should
interrogate their being on what purpose they live to fulfill. Even in my mid
life, I still do not know the exact purpose of my own, which is very dangerous
altogether. As I wake up each morning, the only thing that comes up, of course
after thanking God for another day, is always surrounding my financial
wellbeing. Is it me only that thinks that money is everything? Were we created
to look for money? In my whole life, I have not come across any man who lives
oblivious of financial involvement. Everytime I see school children going to
school, something tells me they are getting the education so as to be employed
and earn something. Most of the days I observed my parents conducting business
activities and deals in the quest for money. Money, money, and more money
everywhere.
Does it imply that when a
person acquires so much wealth they cease looking for it? Believe me even the
richest man on the planet is much obliged to wake up every other morning in the
quest for more money. In fact, it has been proved that wealthy men wake up much
earlier than the less fortunate. Money is an insatiable good that God placed upon humanity as a curse when man fell in the Garden of Eden. So, what
happens when one fails to amass wealth and enough money in his life? They
become frustrated, dejected, discouraged, disillusioned and all sorts of
depression set into their lives. What happens when one becomes rich? They
become happy, joyous, delighted, arrogant, proud, and selfish and are
associated with emotions that the privileged harbor. Nonetheless, all these two
categories of people die in the end and none of their financial statuses matter
anymore. All is vanity.
Does that mean that one should
then stop looking for money simply because their fate is written? Does it mean
that toiling so hard is certainly an endeavor in futility? Even when we die,
does it imply that what we did whilst walking and working on this earth was all
for nothing? The definite answer to these mind-bloggling questions is a big no.
Most of the billionaires in the world will tell you one simple fact. After accumulating
so much wealth, a person becomes obsessed with other people’s perception
regarding them. Hence, one always tries to find ways to “please” the society. That’s
why you always find several charity works under the flagship of a rich man.
Most celebrities who are performing excellently in terms of finances have instituted
and funded a foundation or two. Even one of the best selling hip-hop musicians,
2 Pac, had no will when he died but those who were entrusted to his 100million
dollar estate have dedicated a huge chunk of his wealth to charities.
As we work hard in our infancy
period, whether the hard-work is geared at ensuring that we realize our professional
potential or business prosperity, the end goal is somewhat universal.
We all
work for a greater cause, a common good. To make the world a better place. This
is achieved whether we die intestate or we die after dedicating our wealth to
our preferred inheritors. They will still leave the inheritance when they die
too. The thing that matters the most, is that we made use of the little time we
had in this world. It is better than having a miserable life and leaving the
world a poor and sorry soul that made no difference whatsoever. It is time to
make it count and go full throttle. Get as much money as you can, live life to
the fullest, and nature itself will take care of the legacy you leave behind.
A Photo of Bill and Melinda Gates who committed $375 million for expanding access to contraceptives for some of the world's poorest communities.
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