How Money Solves Problems – And Creates New Stress in Life

 How Money Solves Problems – And Creates New Stress in Life

Money solves some problems… but creates new ones too.

Hey friend,

Let me tell you something you already know.
Money is useful. Very useful.
But sometimes, the same money brings new stress in life.

Let’s talk about this today.

✅ What Money Solves

Money gives us:

• Peace during medical emergency
• Support to educate children
• Freedom to enjoy a small trip or gift
• Comfort when monthly bills knock on the door

When you don’t have money, even simple things feel heavy.
So yes, money solves many problems.

😩 But Then… Money Brings New Stress

Now read this carefully.

Sometimes, when money comes… new problems also enter.

• People start expecting more from you
• Relatives suddenly become “close” again
• Jealousy comes into the house
• Family members fight over how to spend it

One person wants to save.
Another wants to spend.
Someone else wants to show off.

Now the same money becomes a reason for arguments and stress.

🫤 The Truth We Don’t Say Loud

Many rich people silently suffer.
They can’t trust friends.
They can’t say “no” to people.
They always fear someone wants their money — not their friendship.

And those with less money feel ashamed to even ask for help.

Strange, right?

In both cases — stress is there.
The amount of money changed. But peace didn’t come.

😂 Funny But True

Laughing and enjoying their big, exciting dreams together.

When we were small, life was simple.

We had no money in our pockets. But we had big dreams in our hearts.

One of my friends once said with full excitement:

“One day, I will earn lots of money… and I’ll buy a full TRAIN!”

Another friend laughed and said:

“Arre, I just want a new TV and CD player. I will play it all day!”

We all laughed, clapped, and said — “Yes, you can do it!”

No one made fun of anyone. Everyone supported each other with full josh.

We didn’t know what money really was. But we knew what dreams felt like.

That was the magic of childhood — pure, happy, and full of hope.

Even today, when I remember those talks, I smile with my whole heart. 😂

💡 What Should We Learn?

Don’t fear money.
Don’t run after it blindly either.

Use it. Respect it. But don’t let it rule your peace.

Money is like a knife:
In the right hands, it cuts vegetables.
In the wrong hands, it cuts peace.

So always ask: Is this money solving a problem — or creating one?

Money is not a villain. It’s not a hero either.
It’s just a tool. How we use it… that decides everything.

Thank you for being here.

— Prafull Ranjan | Stories that Speak to the Heart ❤️

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