Everything is economics?

By Briana Booker

 I have often been told by elders...everyone needs money. I can not buy happiness,but still money is a necessity for survival.  I have heard money is the root of all evil,but I have heard you can not live without money. So, would that naturally incline me to define my roots through money? My social prestige? My social value?

It is kind of a bittersweet realization, is it not? I can not go to college without money. Society will prevent me from obtaining knowledge on lack of a dollar and some cents.

Some people believe money can buy love, seeing love as being lovable. At some point in one's life, he or she seeks to be lovable to the degree one wins friends and influence. It does not matter if it is real love. It is about power. Never letting your guard down. It is not for love. It is an initial excitement,and at the same time a hint of loneliness, not actual love. Love nor money rarely just happens. One must obtain knowledge and real effort to sustain adequate amounts of both. The pursuit of love and money are not always about pleasant sensations, sometimes it is simply about need. And when you obtain vast levels of both, you hope to not have fallen luckily into obtainment but in for a healthy and unlimited usage. One can dream.

Is it true you get what you give? Or can we lack in thought and behavior, and still get what we want? It is all economics, right? I came cross an interesting idea by the socialist philosopher Max Weber that stated behavior and thinking can not be separated by religious or moral principals of thought because everyday purposive conduct within society still hold the ends of  religious purpose...actions are predominately economic.

Weber's idea is that we all try to manipulate spirits in hope to advance economic interest for ourselves.  I assume the act of  reciprocity matters. I mean, most of the times I have ever been dissatisfied with life were based on lack of reciprocity, in some way or some form. In fact, I use to think the universe owed me happiness until I realized the universe never made me a contract guaranteeing happiness. It never guaranteed me eternal life or anything. I am just here. I am just me. Since concluding that, I have been on this mission to seek more from myself than my external world. However, I still seek that desire of searching for reciprocity of others. I still live in society for now, so is it justified?

 Who knows? It is just food for thought.

Morals of the week: Know you.

" Be Happy. It is one way of being wise."~Unknown

By Briana Booker

As I grow older, I am learning everyday that I guide my own happiness as well as my own unhappiness. Never blame someone else for your own unhappiness. You should be in control of your own life.

No one can make or break you. You allow it to happen or not. Never let fear hold you back from your own happiness.

You ask how to guide your own life and happiness, right?

My best advice is to know yourself. Be honest with yourself. Love yourself.  When you follow these guidelines, only then can you truly appreciate,love someone else and open doors for yourself in both your personal life and career wise!

It is easier said. It is harder to accomplish,but it does wonders once you start to uplift the barriers you set for yourself within your environment!

Enjoy life! Live.

" Being Happy doesn't mean everything is perfect..." ~Unknown.

Monday advice: keep real!

Recently I've been asked what's the point of saying you miss your significant other after a big dispute or bad breakup. It's about needs being met and conflict not being repeated. It doesn't mean you give up.

To make anything successful you must first experience failure. For the new year I believe there is no reason to hide how you feel. Communication about unmet needs is crucial to solving issues, no matter impersonal or personal. My best advice is to write a pros and cons list about your relationship.

Which list has more points displayed? If it's the negative points can you resolve them by you changing your behavior or by talking to your partner about concerns?

Sometimes actions speak louder than words. Sometimes there are times to be heard and other times to just zip your mouth. Pick your battles. You don't have to always win them all. Try to figure what made you attractive to your partner in the beginning. When people invest time and effort in something long term it takes longer to get over it which could aid in resolving the situation. If things seem beyond repair try getting yourself together!

Self love is crucial to finding a good woman or man because people are attracted to positive energy! If you feel great about yourself the world will feel great about you! Remember only you can get rid of your own insecurites, no one can make you happy. A person can enhance your happiness but it's up to you to allow yourself real happiness. You know you best! I hope this advice helps.- fromgirltogirl




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