Money is the one thing that stays valuable no matter how you treat it. You can tear it, soak it in water, bury it in mud, or even burn it, yet the value printed on the paper (or the number in a bank account) remains exactly the same. People still accept it, still trade for it, still chase after it. That stubborn, unchanging worth makes money a perfect metaphor for something far more important: human value.
When you throw a naira into a puddle, the water may cloud its surface, but the naira itself is still a naira. The mud may stick, the smell may linger, but the purchasing power does not evaporate. Life often feels like that puddle. We get tossed into unexpected storms job loss, heartbreak, financial crisis, or a series of bad decisions. The circumstances can make us feel dirty, worthless, as if we’ve been soaked beyond repair. Yet, just like the cash, the core of who we are stays intact.
Why We Forget that Our minds are wired to focus on the visible damage. A torn edge, a stained bill, a bruised ego these catch the eye. The invisible part the value remains hidden until we choose to acknowledge it. When the world tells you “you’re a mess,” it’s easy to believe the lie. But the truth is simple: you are not the mud; you are the money. Your character, kindness, skills, and experiences are the denomination that never depreciates.
Make sure you Keep Your Own Value such as
Self Acceptance Always recognize that setbacks are situational, not identity. A rainy day does not make you a rainy person.
Clean‑up, Don’t Drown Just as you would rinse a dirty note before using it again, take steps to heal: rest, learn and seek help.
Invest in Yourself Put effort into skills, health, and relationships. The more you add to your “account,” the richer you become, regardless of external circumstances.
Pass It On Generosity reinforces value. When you help others, you remind yourself that you still have something worth giving.
Don't forget that Money circulates, changes hands, fuels economies but it never creates value on its own. It’s a measure of the value we place on goods and services. Similarly, our self‑worth is not defined by grades, salaries, or social status; it is the sum of who we are at the core. And that core never devalues, no matter how many times life throws you into the mud.
Here Is My Closing Thought To Us All
So the next time you feel like you’ve been drenched, remember the humble naira in the puddle. It looks wet, it feels soggy, yet its value is untouched. You, too, hold an unbreakable worth. Keep your head up, let the water dry, and step forward because you are still worth the exact same amount you’ve always been.
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