Distress
What causes poverty? In a world characterized by expensive purchases and money-carelessness, as it were, why is there a section of people who have to bear the brunt of landlords’ rants and deadlines? Why do we get to witness the poor miserably failing to snap out of the tentacles of scarcity-induced scenarios? Where stands the monster on guard, hampering their economic growth and thus eradicating everything that follows, as Karl Marx had proposed? With a meager income and accumulated psychological distress, a few of them also end up committing suicide.
Until Capitalism–Socialism expert discussions and debates come to any fruition, let’s point out the three Ls– which the destitute could ponder over:
- Lack of Poverty-Defeating Decisions: Adapting to living a life of scarcity has a direct negative bearing on our understanding of breaking free from it and exploring the possibilities of living a life of economic sufficiency. The poverty of ideas and the impossibility to concretize them therefore become major factors in contributing to lasting economic poverty. Food acquisition and food intake – the lives of the poor remain stuck in this vicious circle. Not only does it remain here, but it also engenders beliefs revolving around seeking happiness in less.
- Lack of Patience: Strong decisions demand consistent patience; however, the majority of us lose it half way, bringing the to-be-vanquished economic hardship to vitality. We lose. We get back to or come to terms with what we have. The lack of further ideas and patience sticks its ugly head out, and we hamper our growth.
- Lack of ability to ignore instant gratification: Living a life of distress caused by monetary lack translates into the possibility of seeking pleasures in the short term. Examples could be mentioned of impulsive behaviors, such as exhibiting great interest in the most trivial daily happenings. It is not to mention that to enjoy things for a substantial amount of time amounts to a sin; it’s to factor in the responsibilities that justify delaying time-consuming, goal-diverting daily dopamine-peaking pleasures. What it ends up in is a behavior that could negatively affect the long-term goals. Rewarding yourself for each step you take towards an improved life, however, could reinforce consistency. Keeping thirst alive could be a game-changer.
Changing hopelessness into optimism, helplessness into courage, envisioning a bright future, and sticking to the planned strategy can act as catalysts for breaking free from poverty and its evils. That being said, we ensure promising prospects for our progeny, saving them from nagging scarcity. From suffering. From cursing life. From becoming resentful, cynical, and dangerous. And the list could be endless.
Bottom-line:
Stories vis-à-vis people living in concealed distress caused by monetary scarcity surround us like planets surround the sun. Least do we lend a helping hand in the form of offering our two hypocrisy-free in-person cents and checking up on them, and much do we offer ‘Sasta Gyaan’ in the form of ‘Just do something. Dot. Period’. It’s a disgrace. Listen not!
