The kind of luxury I strive for ✨
To me, the kind of luxurious I strive for is the ability to choose.
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Growing up, I always wonder what does a luxury lifestyle really mean.
Fancy car?
Flying only business or first class?
I guess all of those are part of the equation, but it never quite land with me.
I even wondered is it because I have a poor man mentality, so I don’t know how to appreciate luxurious lifestyle.
That thought honestly scared me a little because it got me thinking is it I’ll never be rich one day, I don’t deserve a luxurious lifestyle hahaha.
But as I grow older, earning capabilities increase, and spending power becomes stronger, I started to experience some degree of ‘luxury’.
But it was never at the true luxurious kind, so should I still call them ‘luxury’?
A part of me refused to accept that I can only be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with material goods!
I would even argue that there are times I felt ‘rich’ ya know. Unless what I am feeling is wrong?
So I pondered more and found what I think is my kind of luxury:
⭐️ The ability to choose ⭐️
The ability to choose what I want to eat,
The ability to choose what I want to buy,
The ability to choose how I want to spend my time,
The ability to choose what kind of holiday I want to go for,
Etc etc.
I think having that ability to choose feels really luxurious.
And of course, logically it makes sense that the more money you have, the more things you can choose from. Being rich increases your ability to choose.
But I would also argue that we don’t have to super rich to be able to choose.
Because at the end of the day, it depends on what is the pool of options we want to choose from.
If we only choose from a selection of very expensive stuff, then of course you would need a lot of money to select an option.
If you are choosing from a selection of options within, or slight above your means, then things would feel more manageable.
I guess this is where the concept of gratitude helps. It helps you to narrow down your choices.
You won’t feel the need to keep pursuing for something bigger or fancier, but to be contented with the existing options you have.
Anyway, as usual, long ramble! My two-cent about the kind of luxury I want to achieve. Let’s continue to work hard to expand the selection pool, but let’s not forget to appreciate the current.
Over time, I’ve realized that luxury isn’t just about owning extravagant items or living an opulent lifestyle—it’s deeply tied to the freedom to make choices in our daily lives. For me, this idea goes beyond the common symbols of wealth like fancy cars or expensive watches. Instead, it’s about having control over what matters the most: what I eat, how I spend my time, or even the type of holiday I take. This perspective has profoundly changed how I view my own life and the way I approach goals. Rather than chasing a stereotypical image of wealth, I focus on increasing my “choice pool.” This means expanding the options available within my means and appreciating the variety I already have. It's a balancing act between ambition and gratitude. Interestingly, practicing gratitude narrows down the overwhelming desire to always have more. When you appreciate what you have, you become selective and thoughtful about what truly matters, making the choices you make feel luxurious. It’s a form of wealth that doesn’t depend solely on money but on mindset. From personal experience, I’ve found that luxury as the ability to choose improves life quality immensely. You don’t need to be super rich; even modest financial stability can provide meaningful choices. For example, choosing to cook a favorite meal at home or spending a quiet afternoon reading rather than working—a luxury of time and preference. Ultimately, striving for this kind of luxury means working towards financial independence and flexibility so that decision-making isn’t dictated by constraints. Yet, it also means valuing the present and finding joy in the choices already within reach. This dual approach enriches life with purpose and contentment, proving that luxury is more than possessions—it’s the freedom to live intentionally.
Totally agree! Being rich in life doesn’t necessarily only mean having a lot of money, sometimes it’s the simple things 🥹💕 and it’s often the simple things that we don’t take note of so we strive for more, like more money 🙈 for me it’s just having a healthy happy family and being financially stable = having a home and can eat 3 meals a day (cook or eat out) is good enough 🤭