09/23/2025
We often say “being healthy, saving, or learning is expensive.” But the truth is—it’s far more costly to ignore them.
🌿 Exercise is not expensive; Medical bills are.
A little time and effort invested daily saves you from years of suffering and financial burden later.
☀️ Sunlight is not expensive; Depression is.
Nature is free. Stepping outside, walking barefoot on the earth, soaking in the morning sun—all are medicine money can’t buy.
🥗 Healthy food is not expensive; Obesity is.
Nourishing your body with real food costs less than paying for the consequences of neglect.
💰 Saving money is not expensive; Consumer debt is.
Discipline today means freedom tomorrow. Debt chains you down; saving sets you free.
📚 Knowledge is not expensive; Ignorance is.
Learning may feel like effort, but ignorance costs opportunities, relationships, and sometimes entire lives.
🙏 Gratitude is not expensive; Envy is.
Gratitude multiplies your joy. Envy drains your soul and blinds you to the blessings already around you.
✨ The Buddhist path teaches us middle way living—moderation, mindfulness, and wise choices. True wealth is not in material abundance, but in health, peace, wisdom, and gratitude.
So remember—what feels “expensive” today is often an investment in a brighter, freer tomorrow.
