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Our lives are often trapped by worldly standards, where we fail to realize how much time has already slipped away. We frequently use the phrase "too busy." And yes, we are busy—you, me, everyone reading this. Some may even skip this entirely because they’re too busy doing something else.
But there are two kinds of busy. One is healthy—when we are engaged in productivity, growth, and self-improvement. The other is unhealthy—where busyness stems from procrastination disguised as effort or an excessive pursuit of perfection.
In all its forms, we believe we are achieving a lot. And we are. But when we constantly claim to be too busy, we unknowingly deprive ourselves of the things that truly matter. We pour our time into staying occupied, yet often at the cost of meaningful experiences.
Think about it: In our last discussion, we talked about money. If we spend all our time chasing financial success, we might accumulate wealth but miss out on intangible riches—happiness, peace, and purpose.
Isn't that deprivation?
The core idea behind Deprivation is this: True poverty isn’t just a lack of money; it’s a lack of presence. To be deprived means to be removed, excluded—just as the dictionary defines it as removal from office. In a way, when we neglect certain aspects of life, we remove ourselves from them completely, leaving no room for indulgence, connection, or fulfillment.
So before you chase your next goal, take a moment. Reflect on the areas of your life where you have zero indulgence. Are you truly rich—or unknowingly deprived?
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