Does it seem MONEY is God & dictator especially in religion & politics which dominate the world?

Mostly it's money. Really, what lies as the cause of most of the world's problems?

I don't know about a lot of situations, but many years ago I considered what motivates people, especially myself. Most people it is money and they don't think any further.

1. Make lots of money
2. Make even more money
3. something - something
4. be extremely happy.

When younger I was pretty much motivated by sex, it was the only thing that could drag me away from the surf early. I realised that my urge to earn was motivated by the need to impress the girls.

Many years ago, I decided to cut out ALL of the middle men, I go strait to just doing what makes me happy/content. I work to live instead of living to work. Much better balance now.

Money is only something you need in case you don’t die the next day.

it is all about money

It does seem sometimes that, in some situations, I'm taken more seriously if I have money than if I don't. I work in a behavioral health unit for the very poor, so I'm careful about status symbols, but it seems, just a new pair of shoes or a current haircut makes me stand out as an authority.

I have never had enough money to have 'just money.' ?

I ask myself is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes. Look up to the skies and see. Any way the wind blows, doesn’t really matter to me. To me.

Money is no problem if you have it....but if not ...it's a problem.

If there's money involved, yes.
If there isn't.....well........no.

Constantly

Well to put things into focus NOTHING has value...absolutely NOTHING...UNTIL someone is willing to give you something in exchange...

That all depends on whether you’re looking for money, giving away money, or what you’re paying for! ???

What does money have to do with what is real?