Understanding the Mindset of Financially Disadvantaged Individuals

When we discuss poverty, it's essential to understand that the spectrum of individuals at any given economic level is incredibly diverse. Each person facing financial hardship may have unique experiences and perspectives. This article aims to shed light on the mindset of those who are financially disadvantaged, highlighting the realities they face and the challenges they face.

Why People Are Poor

For almost a decade, it took me to uncover the complexities of why people are poor. The reasons, in essence, are straightforward:

Human Brain and Puppetry of Truth

For the human brain, it is important to serve as the 'puppet of truth.' This requires a behavior pattern established from childhood through adulthood for achieving unlimited learning and thinking. With these prerequisites, achieving the highest level of education and success in life is possible. Conversely, the lack of these requirements often leads to a life of poverty.

The Dehumanizing Trap

It's dangerous to label and dehumanize individuals based on their financial status. Referring to impoverished people as if they are inferior individuals can lead to a lack of empathy and support. Such dehumanization can result in a dismissive attitude towards helping them, and in extreme cases, violence. Here's what those living in financial disadvantage think and feel:

They view life as an illusion. Despite having wealth and possessions, these individuals recognize that external factors can't change their fundamental existential reality. At the end of the day, everyone is brought into and taken out of the world with themselves; external illusions are meaningless.

Voices of the Disadvantaged

The narrative of those who are financially disadvantaged fails to align with the current political and social climate. They do not prioritize issues like climate change or student loan forgiveness, which are often the focus of debates among the economically well-off. Political policies often have unintended consequences for those who struggle financially. Here are some insights from these individuals:

They are less likely to vote, and when they do, their priorities often don't align with the policies that seem to benefit many. Their struggles are often exacerbated by inflation, government shut-downs, and policies that may appear favorable to those with financial security but are harmful to the economically less fortunate.

It is disingenuous to claim that Democrats care about poverty, as these policies often fail to address the true needs and realities of those struggling financially.

Personal Reflections on Poverty

Let's delve into a more personal perspective. Imagine waking up each day with thoughts of how to secure the basics of survival for yourself and your family. Each morning, you must figure out how to feed yourself or your loved ones. Your daily routine is the same, working for low wages, often without official employment, to benefit another while you fall further behind. Your desire to take a break is overshadowed by the urgent needs of your family, and the exhaustion at the end of the day leaves you drained and longing for rest. This cycle repeats year after year, culminating in a life marked by hard work, poverty, and premature death.

The irony of hard work is that it often leads to a future where retirement is a distant dream, and death may be an early inevitability. Economic policies that do not prioritize the needs of the poor and working class contribute to this cycle of financial hardship and struggle. The lack of support and understanding can be further isolating for those who are already at the bottom of the economic ladder.

Understanding and empathy are crucial in addressing the underlying issues of poverty. Recognizing the mindset and experiences of those who are financially disadvantaged is the first step towards developing effective solutions and policies.

Remember, everyone's story is unique, and the path to change starts with understanding.