Living Within My Means, Zero Shame Attached

I’ve never understood why people think being broke is a source of shame. Me? I don’t stress over it. You won’t catch me pretending to have money I don’t have just to impress anyone. If I have it, I’ll spend comfortably. If I don’t, life moves on. Simple.

I see people going out of their way to create an illusion of wealth—borrowing for vibes, flexing for strangers, suffering in silence just to maintain an image. That life? Ngumu sana. I refuse. I live within my means, and I’m at peace with it.

One thing about me, I nakuanga very content. I don’t lose sleep over things beyond my control. Bora nimejisort—food on my table, roof over my head, peace in my heart—mimi niko sawa. The rest? Pure noise.

So, next time someone tries to shame you for not having money, remind them: wealth isn’t about how much you can spend to impress others, but how much peace you have in knowing you’re not living a lie.