What is the greatest gift someone could give you? – Love, Money and Goals

12/29/2023

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Daily writing prompt

What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

When I was younger, I thought that love was more important than money. But I changed my idea. Now I need money to live every day. 😅

Even though money is important, it’s not my top priority. I don’t want things that I can easily get and buy.

illustration of steel safe with money for saving

I enjoy working towards my goals. After I reach them, I will lose interest. For example, I would rather see my savings grow than buy expensive Louis Vuitton bags.

A few weeks ago, I posted my grandfather’s thought. He taught me that the most important things in life are clothing, food, and housing.

My grandfather (my mom’s side) and father were both born into poor families. In childhood, they didn’t have enough money to buy food and clothes.

My grandfather succeeded in his career and later purchased two houses with cash. My parents are living in one of the two houses. I used to live there too.

pink cherry blossom tree near an ancient temple

My grandfather said that money can buy happiness.

I think money can’t buy happiness.

I respect him.

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2 responses to “What is the greatest gift someone could give you? – Love, Money and Goals”

charmingcarr

12/29/2023

That’s funny, because of the two options my brain went exactly to love instantly. Let me tell you why. If we happen to cross path, we the one. NO amount of money can compare to that unfathomable feeling. However, in your context, I think, overtime securing the other option, then just maybe our thoughts might be different.

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1. LILI
  
  12/31/2023
  
  Hi, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 😊 I am a teacher, so I like sharing my story and experience with others. Your thought is right.
  
  I want to write about my grandfather’s personality in detail. He was kind to me, but he was strict and had controlled his wife and daughter (my grandmother and mother) for a long time. I don’t say his behavior was physically abusive, but maybe verbally. Later, my mother told me, so I don’t know much about that.
  
  In my mother’s case, she wanted to go to college, but she couldn’t go even though she had very good grades in high school. Instead of it, her older brother went to an expensive private college. Even now, he is lazy and a troublemaker ( he has no job and his wife is working.).
  
  There are gender gaps in Asian countries, especially among older generation people. My native country is Japan and it still has gender inequality.
  
  My grandfather passed away 15 years ago. He had always loved his son more than his daughter. So I think my grandfather said that money can buy his family’s happiness. I respect him as a family leader, but I don’t like his patriarchal mindset.
  
  I am now married and have kids. If I want something, I will buy it myself. My husband and I have separate bank accounts and have not exchanged gifts. For me, Love is honesty, Money is a tool for living (not a goal), and Goal is a peaceful family life. I am not a millionaire yet…😅
  
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What is the greatest gift someone could give you? – Love, Money and Goals

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