Money, the Root of All Selfishness: Want to See People Magically Disappear?

By Hannah, published Oct 04, 2007
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Want to see people disappear quicker than the Rapture! Just hint to family or friends you need financial help. Yes, we're the ones "Left Behind". It's amazing, you're that person who was always there for them, went above and beyond the call of duty too many times to count, Yet, there they are, so called "Family" & "Friends", nowhere to be found, when it's your turn to be helped.

I have learned over the too many years to count that I have been on this unpredictable, screwed up planet of ours, that most people are basically selfish. Oh, don't get me wrong they put up a great front. They know how to make Noah believe it really isn't raining. Yes, the Smoozers of life, taking, taking, and taking, and never giving anything back. The good part is, some day their bluff is called, and you see them for what they are, Nothing Much Of Anything. They ride the wave all the way, enjoying every moment, knowing someday they will be found out. Yet, they don't care. To them the "Means" justifies the "Ends". Wow, is that screwed up or what?

I have spent a lifetime around people such as this. Believe me it's no picnic. You wonder if they have any true conception of what real caring is. To them caring is what's EASY. As long as it doesn't inconvenience them, or God Forbid, make them do without, then they're there 100%. Well their 100% is lacking a lot. It reminds me of that poem, which I believe is also in the Bible that says, Love isn't Selfish. Well, obviously, some people haven't read it. It has always amazed me that when the tables are turned, they have no problem expecting that you will help them, No Matter What. After all their worth it. I suppose that means, you or I are not.

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Hi Hannah. My wife shares not only with family, but people up and down the block, even sometimes with people whom she earlier has told me that she believes are using her. Just $10 and $20 stuff. For the most part it's good; hopefully there are higher rewards. -- Mike

Posted on 11/30/2007 at 2:11:00 AM

 
Fortunately, I haven't had this experience. But I understand what people say when they emphasize that if people choose to give money to family members or friends, it should be a gift only, not a loan. Loans and expected repayment almost always scar relationships. Gifts don't have to. OF course, not giving gifts at all...that can be hard.

Posted on 10/14/2007 at 6:10:00 PM

 
good article...i recommend u read my article on power in short stories i agree with your points. thanks

Posted on 10/10/2007 at 3:10:00 PM

 
To me, love and money just can't be separated!

Posted on 10/07/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

 
RJT: We obviously have different values when it comes to friends and family. As a Christian I cannot conceive not helping ANYONE who truly needs the help. I would not even let a stranger go hungry, no less my family or friends. But thanks for your comments, it does support exactly what I wrote about!

Posted on 10/06/2007 at 3:10:00 PM

 
I certainly understand the feelings expressed in your writing but, I also understand why some people dont want money to be included in what they give as part of their frienship or love. I am a member of this club; friends and family and money just do not mix. I have in past bought groceries, paid for schooling and bus passes etc. but never handed over my hard earned money to someone. That doesnt work for me.

Posted on 10/06/2007 at 2:10:00 PM

 
This is so true. I was unemployed for about a year and people who I thought were my friends stop talking to me. Once I found a new job many started contacting me again. I learned a valuable lesson some were just my friend when I had something to offer them. Thanks for sharing.

Posted on 10/05/2007 at 4:10:00 PM

 
This couldn't be more true! Great article.

Posted on 10/04/2007 at 12:10:00 PM

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