Spending isn’t just the moment you buy something. Anticipation, the experience itself, and the memory afterward all shape how satisfying a purchase feels.

When two important values ask for different things, it doesn’t mean you’re doing life wrong. It means more than one thing matters—and priorities shift with context.

When life revolves around one value, it becomes fragile. True balance comes from finding meaning in more than one place.

We all have a money story. It’s not just about dollars—it’s about meaning, memory, and the beliefs that quietly guide every financial decision we make.