Everyday Life
Does no longer wanting more money mean you have no goals in life?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
No. Life goals do not all have to involve earning more money. If you feel you have enough to live on, you can turn to charitable work or develop other interests. As long as there are things you want to do, learn, and invest yourself in, you still have a direction forward.
Once your material needs are met, you can also ask what you want to do in this lifetime and what life means. My own material demands are modest. If the car runs and the clothes are wearable, I feel they are adequate. Since becoming involved in spiritual practice, however, I have wanted to understand more and more, including where life ultimately leads. These can be life goals too, alongside earning money.
The point is where you are willing to devote your energy next. You can change careers. After retirement, you can exercise, care for your health, and spend time with friends. By continuing forward, I mean remaining willing to participate, learn, and do what you want to do. I do not mean that your income must rise every year.