Money Isn’t Everything… But It’s a Lot

We’ve all heard the phrase: “Money isn’t everything.”

And yes—love matters.

Health matters.

Relationships matter.

But let’s not twist that into thinking money doesn’t matter at all.

Because money may not be everything,

…but it’s a lot.

Why Money Actually Matters

Money is the only thing that can buy you the one resource you can’t get back: time.

And time freedom, according to research by Angus Campbell, is one of the strongest predictors of happiness.

Not wealth.

Not luxury.

... Time.

People are happiest when they feel in control of their day—when they have the freedom to choose how they spend their time.

That kind of freedom?

ONLY money can buy it.

What Money Really Buys

Money buys your the time freedom to be able to take time off to spend more time with your family or just to do the things you love most.

Time to look for a new job instead of staying stuck in the wrong one.

Space to rest, heal, dream, invest, give.

It gives you access to better health care, quality food, support systems, and time off without panic.

It helps you walk away from situations that no longer serve you—because you’re not trapped by survival mode.

Why We Downplay It

We’ve been taught to feel guilty about wanting money.

As if caring about financial well-being makes us selfish or greedy.

But that’s just another lie from the same scarcity story.

Money doesn’t make you greedy.

It gives you options.

And options create peace.

Let’s Get Real

No—money can’t buy love.

But it can buy a day off to spend with the people you love.

It can buy therapy.

It can buy time.

It can buy choice.

And when you’re living in alignment with what matters most to you, that is wealth.

Let’s Also Talk About Peace of Mind

Peace of mind is something money directly impacts—but rarely gets credit for.

When you have enough to cover your basic needs, emergencies, and a little breathing room, your nervous system calms down.

You’re not lying awake at night wondering how you’ll pay for the car repair or the unexpected dental bill.

You’re not saying yes to things out of desperation.

You make decisions from a place of grounded confidence—not panic.

That’s not greed—that’s stability. And it matters more than most people realize.

Money Can Strengthen Relationships, Too

Financial stress is one of the top causes of tension in marriages, families, and friendships.

When you’re secure, you argue less about bills.

You’re able to be more generous—with your time, your energy, your presence.

You can show up for the people you love without being emotionally or financially tapped out. That changes everything.

Money Buys You Time to Think

Real, uninterrupted thinking time.

Time to plan.

Time to vision.

Time to heal.

Time to reinvent yourself.

Some of the biggest life breakthroughs don’t come from hustle—they come from stillness.

Money gives you the margin to access that stillness.

There’s a Ripple Effect

When you have money, you can invest in causes you care about.\

You can help a friend in need.

Support your community.

Fund someone else’s education.

Or donate anonymously.

Money in the hands of good people does good things.

Always has.

Always will.

Final Thought

So yes, it’s true—money isn’t everything.

But it’s the foundation that supports almost everything else.

It’s not about chasing more for the sake of more.

It’s about knowing what matters to you and using money to protect, enhance, and expand that.

We need to stop acting like wanting financial security is a character flaw.

It’s actually one of the most responsible, grounded, and self-honouring things you can want.

It serves your to change this narrative

Let’s start talking about money not just in terms of numbers, but in terms of freedom, peace, power, and choice—because that’s what it really is