Many people set out to earn money for the sole goal of becoming wealthy. This is because, unfortunately, our modern society centers on money.

We’ve become so financially conditioned that our society, governments, and corporations won’t deal with us if we don’t have it.

What’s more heartbreaking is this attitude trickles down to our personal relationships and we make it our reason for existing.

Money as a Tool

All money does is allow us to get what we need. It’s a tool for acquiring the means to live; that’s it. If your only end-all-be-all is to become stinking rich, you’re setting yourself up for a world of unpredictable destitution.

Like any other tool, money can provide the foundation of a happy life. But it is not the only thing that contributes to abundance and prosperity.

When we idolize money, it becomes a talisman of sorts or an object of worship. This ultimately means you are giving over a certain amount of personal power to those who control, produce, regulate and manage it.

Distorted Perceptions

To make wealth your financial goal is narrow, shallow, and distorts the real reason for living. It detaches you from nature, severs your emotional connection to other people, and colors your relationships as a precondition.

This can make anyone feel lonely and hollow, leading to an impoverished state of the psyche and soul.

Sure, you may have that Armani suit, condo by the ocean, or the ability to eat at five-star restaurants, but is that all life is worth to you?

You can’t cuddle, kiss, or hug money. You can’t eat or have a meaningful conversation a wad of cash. And you most definitely can’t take it with you when you die.

When we focus on becoming rich to the exclusion of all else, we lose sight of what’s important in life. Your marriage, children, friends, family, and even your pets all fall by the wayside. You lose sight of who you are and what your purpose is.

Relationships Suffer

Plus, when you have massive amounts of wealth, you quickly begin to notice that you don’t know whom to trust.

The defining line of “friend” becomes blurred; real friends can become plastic and fake friends can prove to be treacherous. This often happens with family, too.

Being a Force for Good

If you can amass great wealth, make yourself of use to others. Become a blessing in disguise. Allow a sensible budget for your necessities and let the rest be a vehicular force for good in the world.

Some people may not see the value in doing something like this. But consider something for a moment.

Whether a spiritual person or not, the laws of cause-and-effect are undeniable.

If enough people were more generous and kind, the world would be better off. For any tangible positive change to occur, it must first happen with us.

Distorted Values

Living your life only to accumulate a large bank account with an impressive real estate portfolio leads to a value system that’s distorted. This can lead you down a path making you vulnerable to wicked people, evil situations, and darkness within your personality.