What a Rich Life Actually Looks Like

The modern idea of a good life is simple. Earn more money. Move to a bigger city. Buy more things. That’s what we call wealth.

But nowhere in that equation is there any room for one thing: how much richer your life becomes when you stay close to your family/People you love.

I’m only realizing this now. In the beginning, my thinking also moved in the same direction. Move cities. Buy stuff. Earn more.

But as many of those early dreams came true, something shifted. I found myself tilting towards something else. Having someone to talk to in my native language. Eating home food. Having my people around. These are the things I value the most now.

The funny part is, my priorities are clear in my head, but I’m not able to act on them yet. Knowing what you want and living it are two different things.

So to everyone who believes that moving cities and earning more will lead to a good life: I’m not so sure anymore. Staying close to the people you love, having family around, eating good food. That, to me, is a good life.

At least, that’s what I think now.