Jan
The Porcupine Man
Many years ago, I knew a fellow named Bobby who was very interested in wealth. He had come out of the service with a trade. Finding a well-paying job was easy for him. The money was good. Bobby began looking into investments and learning about finance.
Bobby’s other goal was to meet women. He liked to go to clubs. The thing was that as much as he went, he never seemed to connect with anyone. Several of us wondered why Bobby had bad luck. He was a likable fellow.
One night, another of the crew went to a club with Bobby. They went to a popular place, and in no time they met a few girls. It was then that Al noticed something about Bobby. He had no trouble meeting women. The problem was that he would talk a while, buy a drink or two, and then shy away. It turns out that Bobby was afraid that all the women only wanted his money.
Bobby did not have enough money to warrant the attention of a serious gold digger. He was so suspicious that he chased away the very thing he wanted. More than once, a woman he met really liked him. And every time, Bobby let his fear over his money keep her away.
People are the architects of their own loneliness. Bobby was but another example of that!
The dragon of myth is a true miser. He hoards his wealth jealously, defending it from all, and never using it himself. There are many people who are just like that dragon. They remain in their lairs, never venturing forth lest someone steal some of their treasure. Bobby was one of many who are like the dragon. They let their own selfishness keep them from enjoying the things they want.
If there is something you really want, make sure you are not the one who is keeping it at bay. There are times when the only way to go forward is to loosen your grip. Never allow yourself to be so suspicious that you cannot see what is really going on around you. Instead of protecting your assets, you just might be missing a great opportunity.
