Serendipity

The world is shrouded in false realities, deceit, and ignorance. We are born into a system that divides us—lower class, middle class, upper class—a structure designed to separate human beings. In this world, you are either judged for having too little or too much, yet few judge a person for their ethics, their morals, or the character that makes them worth knowing.

We all grew up understanding this system, knowing where we stood in it. And what did that knowledge bring? Grief. A sense of entrapment. I will not speak on experiences beyond my own, but I know this:

The lower class was a place where dreams felt like lifelines. Stability was the goal because all we knew was instability. The foundation beneath us was cracked before we even took our first steps. Judgment came freely, yet assistance was scarce. The harsh truth? No one cared. You fend for yourself. You fight to feed and protect.

But stepping beyond that world brought a new kind of revelation.

The Reality of Wealth and Power

When I graduated and entered the working world, particularly in entertainment, I saw a reality I had never been privy to before. Exposure to wealth, power, and influence revealed something sobering: the world is much bigger than most can grasp. And in this world, no one cares about you.

Coming up, you are nothing but an ant—insignificant. The choices you make will dictate the respect you gain or lose. Sometimes, you will have to sacrifice respect where it matters most just to gain it among those who don’t matter at all. That is a hard truth.

People often fear the rich, but the poor—those who have seen the depths of struggle—are the ones you should be mindful of. They understand what’s possible now, and their hunger to escape that reality is what makes them dangerous. This isn’t to say you should hoard everything for yourself, but rather to move in silence, work hard, and follow a simple principle: Learn, Earn, Return.

The Fallacy of the Rich

The reverence for the rich is uncanny. Where does it come from? Jealousy? Envy? A deep-seated belief that money is the answer?

I have met enough people classified as “rich” to tell you this: they are no different from you or me. They are humans—flawed, ignorant, and often detached from reality. Their wealth gives them control, but that control skews their understanding of the world. I have seen wealthy men and women who are horrific parents, selfish partners, and petty beyond belief. Money does not make them wise. It does not make them kind. It does not make them worthy of admiration.

Yet, people chase wealth as if it holds the answers to happiness, stability, and legacy.

The Real Measure of a Person

Do not be bound by a system. Do not measure yourself by class, wealth, or status. Measure yourself by the principles, ethics, and morals that define the kind of person you are.

I would rather die poor, knowing my children loved me because I did right by them, than live rich and be hated because I was scum.

If balance exists, we will find it—but only through conscious effort. Without it, the pursuit of riches will shape you into nothing more than a detestable human.

I have seen firsthand what love offers over riches, and let me tell you—no child, no person, truly cares about the wealth you provide. What they seek is the assurance that when you look at them, they are loved. That they matter. That in your presence, they are safe. No amount of money can buy this kind of love.