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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the casino, BAM, right back at you! The time that I have taken off to focus on some other matters has rewarded me with a new perspective. In relation to life, this particular subject matter needs no introduction. However, through personal observation I have arrived at one single note theme pertinent to every thing that we do. Therefore, without further ado, here is my testimony: MONEY TALKS!

Money talks in an unmistakable language universal to all who may have difficulty understanding little else. Money can be even explicit or subtle as each situation dictates. What money cannot be is; ignored! Money will not have that. Money requires continual attention, for without proper attention, money troubles will escalate from subtle reminders to explicit consequences. Money matters are at the forefront of almost every single misunderstanding, many times leading to bitter lifelong decisions.

Money can be overbearing, intrusive, relentless, and downright ruthless in its quest to dictate your life. When other matters require attention, there is money waiting in the wings for an intro to over-ride the intended subject. Now, historically we can trace money’s behavior as far back as the beginning of time, but for this column, we only need to go back to yesterday, to see how pertinent money’s effect has on our daily routines. Too many times money dictates in situations where it needs to be secondary.

For, money is not a way of life, money has no allegiance to anyone-if you do not believe that, put some money in the bank, go aroundto the ATM to retrieve it, it will spit out different money. Make no mistake about it; the essence of man is not money!

Be forewarned, without it though, there had better be a foundation in your life rooted in the greatest soil. The reason that many calamities befall us-as a people-is the constant rat race of the paper chase.

We cannot be sure that someone or some thing is not trying to uproot us from our prized possession; money. Therefore, our universal guard is up for intrusions into our accrued wealth. Sort of like a 24 hour security system on alert for anti good intentioned predators. Rest assured that those without money are certainly on red alert to right that oversight, as Malcolm X says…”by any means necessary”.

In our lives, no one has a blue print on how to live life. In life, we find out-mostly through trial and mostly error-what works best and move on.

In the casino, no matter how person (A) conducts his/her finances enabling him/her to play the variety of games, your personal finances are what should dictate your playing structure. Too many times, we collectively play above our means, which invites a monetary calamity. That in and of itself is a mistake.