Distrust

 I don't remember when I learned to comfort myself, but I don't trust it. The ways in which I do, feel short sighted. It feels as though if I rely on the current methodologies, it will result in bankruptcy. It will feel as though the cost is more than can be paid and sacrifice is the only way to make the payment. So much is burrowed from the future self, so the affordability is slim. 

But why take the risk?

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