17 September · Housing is shaped by more than effort.

Sadness

I feel behind because I rent while my friends own homes.

A little room to breathe.17 September

Sadness

“ὁ πλοῦτος δῆλον ὅτι οὐ τὸ ζητούμενον ἀγαθόν· χρήσιμον γὰρ καὶ ἄλλου χάριν.”

English translation

“Wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking; for it is merely useful and for the sake of something else.”

Aristotle — Nicomachean Ethics, c. 350 BCEI.5, 1096a, excerptEnglish translation by W. D. Ross (1925)Read the source ↗

Housing is shaped by more than effort.

Where you live reflects income, timing, local prices, and support as well as your decisions. Wanting a different home is understandable, but ownership is not a reliable measure of adulthood, responsibility, or how much effort someone has put into their life.

ONE SMALL STEP

Identify one housing goal within your current reach, even if it is simply making your present space more comfortable.

A little room to breathe.17 September

A spark of light in your day.

A spark
of light
in your day.