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What’s the price of peace of mind?
It’s not money. It’s not fame. It’s something far deeper — and yet, money plays its part.
There’s a saying by well-known philanthropist:
"A restless mind can’t enjoy even a palace, but a peaceful mind can turn a hut into heaven."
The truth of life is this: what we all ultimately seek is peace. Not more cars, not more gadgets, not even more zeros in our bank account. All of those are means — not the end.
Think about it.
What’s the value of your business empire if stress gives you a heart attack at 52?
What’s the point of earning crores if you can’t sleep without pills?
What joy is there in wealth if you don’t have health, family, and dignity around you?
Human life is fragile. We come into this world with nothing, and we leave with nothing. In between, we chase, we struggle, we fight. But what truly matters is how peacefully we live the “in-between.”

Peaceful morning
Science proves it too.
WHO says 60% of health problems in urban India are stress-related.
1 in 3 working professionals report burnout before the age of 40.
Average sleep hours in cities like Mumbai and Bangalore are down to 5.5 hours/night — far below the healthy 7–8.
Peace of mind isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s survival.
And peace has two pillars:
Good health – body free of illness.
Good mind – free of constant anxiety about money, status, or the future.
Where Money Fits In
Here’s the paradox: money alone doesn’t give peace. But lack of money definitely takes it away.
When you don’t know if you can pay your child’s college fees — anxiety enters.
When retirement feels uncertain — fear enters.
When medical emergencies can wipe your savings — stress enters.
And slowly, this eats into health, relationships, and even self-respect.
Financial Independence = Mental Peace
Now imagine the opposite.
You’ve planned well, invested wisely, and have a steady financial roadmap.
Your children’s education fund is growing silently in the background.
Your retirement corpus is compounding without you checking the market daily.
A trusted advisor is watching your money while you watch your life.
Suddenly, your evenings are lighter. You’re not glued to stock tickers. You’re playing with your kids, walking after dinner, laughing with friends.

Financial Independence
This is not just wealth. This is freedom.
A Statistic to Remember
78% of Indians have no structured financial plan. Yet, 9 out of 10 admit that financial uncertainty is their No.1 cause of stress.
We can’t control the future. But we can prepare for it.
Closing Question
So here’s something to ask yourself tonight:
Am I living to just earn more… or am I building a life where peace, respect, and happiness come naturally — for me and my family?
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— Tejas Lakhani, Chartered Accountant, finance professional - aiming to help 10,000 families!
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