Money opens up wonderful worlds of possibilities.

Freedom is what money actually buys

Money is one of those things we pretend not to care about while secretly knowing it shapes almost everything we can actually do. Raimi's observation captures something we feel but rarely admit: money isn't just about survival or greed. It's about freedom—the literal ability to say yes to experiences, opportunities, and versions of yourself you couldn't access before. It buys time with people you love. It lets you move away from something toxic. It funds the hobby that becomes your passion. It means you can take the risky job because you have a cushion.

What's worth sitting with is that this isn't cynical or shallow. The opposite, actually. Pretending money doesn't matter is a luxury in itself, and it often makes people feel worse when they're worried about it. Acknowledging that financial resources open doors isn't selling out—it's being honest about how the world works. The tension comes in what you do with those opened doors. Money creates possibility, but it doesn't create purpose or meaning. That's the part you still have to figure out yourself, which is probably why most of us feel conflicted about it. We know it matters while sensing it can't be the whole answer.