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I'm always worried about money.

Is there a way to not worry too much about money?

4 Zen Responses

If it's a delusion or distraction, it's probably “worrying too much.”

It's unclear what level it is to “worry too much” about money, but if you are having trouble living, are struggling with debts, or have tax arrears, etc., it's normal to worry.
If you worry even though you have plenty of time to spare in your life, you may be “too worried.”
Also, if you worry about money and become emotionally unstable even when you don't have to think about money, that may also be “too much” to worry about.
First of all, wouldn't it be a good idea not to think now about things that can't be helped even if you think about them now?
If your thoughts go round and no new answers come up, you may have no choice but to think about it no matter how much you think about it if you don't add specific information or change the situation.
In other words, if it becomes a delusion or distraction, it means “worrying too much.”
If the more you think about it, the more new ideas come up (like you're in the middle of solving a puzzle), you should think more and more.
Tell yourself that even if you think about it, you can't help but think about it.

A satisfying life with the minimum necessary

There is no doubt that today's Japan is a tough environment where you can't live without money.
Also, there is the reality that even the elderly or those with physical disabilities cannot go to the hospital satisfactorily.
Under such circumstances, I find it difficult not to think about money.

In the old days, people were probably able to live without having to worry about what they eat by eating vegetables harvested in the fields, bartering, etc., in a form close to self-sufficiency. Even now, in rural life, there are people who grow vegetables to eat for themselves. If you don't have luxury, you can probably live like that.

A life full of things takes more and more action on human desires. Why don't you put only what you need in your room and try to live a quiet life with less stimulation? When you get what you want, you are filled with a sense of satisfaction at that time, but then you want something else. There is no end to desire. The same goes for money, and I think there is no choice but to say that it's good if you only have what you need. That's because human desire is what makes you want as much as you have.

If you don't have any money and are worried, it's a good idea to go to a Buddhist country such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, or Myanmar and become a monk.

As long as you practice seriously, you can eat meals only in the morning depending on alms or alms, even if you don't have a single penny of money.

You won't have to worry about money for the rest of your life.

I don't know what money I'm worried about, but in general society, money is always necessary for living.

However, money is certainly necessary, but since I think “I'm in trouble without it,” I need it more than necessary.

Even with the same amount of money, if you think “this is the only one left,” they hesitate to use it even where they really need it.
However, if you think “there are still so many,” it is something that can be used in meaningful ways other than where it is really necessary.

Relaxation of money does not create room for feelings; rather, leeway of feeling “also” creates room for money.

There are some people in the world who use money like hot water, but money that can be used like hot water is only worth as much as hot water.

Money revolves around the world.

I want to improve my life, so I think that no matter how much I have, it's not enough.
If you think you've made a good living, what you have left over is something you can use meaningfully.

If you have rich feelings, the money for meaningful use will go around appropriately only as much as you use it meaningfully.
Greed is involved in that, so it is reduced by the amount of greed.

If you have a desire for money, you will be bound by money.

At this time...

Why don't you replace money with your life and think it through thoroughly?

I think that person's life is hidden behind money. Why do we need money? Children's education, life in old age, acquisition of housing, etc...

If you can see the money you really need in your life, I think you won't be swayed by money.