Money is always in the background of my thoughts.
I’m not chasing luxury,
but I’m constantly aware of what I might lose.
Even when things are stable,
I don’t feel relaxed.
People say money isn’t everything,
but it clearly affects every decision I make.
What would an ossan think about money?
Ossan’s answer
An ossan knows this:
Money is never just about money.
It is about control.
Time.
And the fear of being cornered again.
People who say
“money isn’t everything”
usually say it from a place
where money stopped being urgent.
An ossan doesn’t judge that.
He just doesn’t pretend it applies to everyone.
Money doesn’t buy peace.
It buys options.
And when you’ve failed once,
options feel heavier than comfort.
An ossan learns this slowly:
The real danger isn’t wanting money.
It’s letting money decide
what kind of fear is acceptable.
An ossan doesn’t ask,
“How much do I need?”
He asks,
“What am I afraid will happen
if this disappears?”
When you answer that honestly,
money stops being abstract.
It becomes a tool again.
Not a judge.