I had an interesting conversation with a friend yesterday. We had not spoken in a while so it was always nice for us to catch up. Our conversations largely center around mental health, physical health, relationships and money. Yesterday though, while we covered all those areas, I think the primary focus was on our finances and how how we looked forward to seeing things improve.
Or course there was the place for gratitude which was discussed. We have known each other for years and can see visible growth in our respective careers. However, there was also a quick acknowledgement of the insufficiency of the resources we currently have. We both want more, but not simply because having more is better. There are justifiable reasons for this and especially for her it includes mounting responsibilities that needs to be addressed.
I was made to think about another thing, which is my poor savings culture of late. I once prided myself in my ability to rock the minimalist lifestyle like it was nothing. Yet lately I've found myself defaulting heavily in that regard. Now I spend pretty much everything that comes my way with 'justifiable reasons'. This method has been terrible to say the least. Worst thing is that I don't even remember most of the justifications which to me interprets as not being as important as I had imagined.
One thing is for sure, more of whatever I earn has to be better kept with me going forward. It sounds selfish I know, but perhaps it is the needed strategy to finally bring back some discipline into my life. What's more, I know what the power of consistency and disciple is all about because I have experienced it before. I need that Deja vu feeling for the rest of the year.
