Relationship with Money: A Story with Olga


I like to see everything as relationships. Human relationships, between humans.

And in this case, I want to share what my relationship with money was like—and is like today, represented in this story by a figure we'll call Olga.

A while back, I had a very toxic relationship with Olga. I didn't take care of her, I abused her trust, and I mistreated her. This mistreatment manifested itself in impulsive spending, senseless decisions, things that got me nowhere.

But over time, I began to understand something simple and powerful: if I took care of Olga, she would take care of me.

I began to see that Olga had never been lacking. She had always been there for me when I needed to be. And that many of the unmet needs I felt were actually desires in disguise, things I didn't know if I really wanted.

That realization completely changed my perspective.

I felt loved by Olga.

And I began to respect her.

I knew there were days when she could give me more or less attention, but also that she would never leave me, and would always be by my side.

I stopped overdemanding her. I started using her consciously: just what was necessary, and occasionally, a treat. Olga started staying with me. It showed in my bank account, in my wallet... and in my inner peace. And then she, too, began to trust me and invest more in our relationship.

I became honest with her. I told her what I really wanted, and she showed me how far we could go without hurting her. I understood that she often couldn't give me everything I wanted, but she always did her best for me. I also understood that I had to give more so she could give me more.

I began to thank Olga for everything she gave me.

I began to value everything I received through our relationship.

Because everything she gave me was connected to what I also gave her.

And then, we began to build a future together. We started investing. Olga grew, and with her, I did too.

Today, Olga and I walk together.

I take care of her, and she accompanies me.

I no longer use her, I share her.

I no longer seek her out of fear, I thank her out of love.

Ubicación: Copenhague, Dinamarca

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