Overcoming greed is not an easy task . The bigger the problem ,the harder the solution. And the stronger the addiction the more effort required to come out of it. Since it is an addiction and a habit then one has to tame one self not to get into the flow and try restraining as much as possible since it's not a compulsion. Even when things are favouring greed ,one must step back to allow ones spiritual growth. One has to fight deeper to get to the real solution. So many questions to ask oneself. How will the success effect me?, how reliable is this success?, are my relationships going to be affected by it ?, do I have better options ?, are my craving and desires rational?.
Facing the reality is harsh but it is the only solution to rid ones soul of this foul evil. Monetary success is just relative , and there is no such thing as enough. What is enough for one could just be the basic necessity for another. So facing the reality and knowing "enough" will never happen and that it does not exist can help one teach oneself that how much is needed and how much is shear greed .
Next help urself identify the problems like the basic cause of greed , competitiveness, fear, gluttony,the need to be successful.
Next a bold step has to be taken in that direction ,all negative influences have to be eliminated. Fake wanna be people who have nothing better to do but hoarding and then boasting have to be eliminated. Similarly negative thoughts also have to eradicated. Instead indulge your energies in positives activities like painting , physical activities ,swimming for example, and meditation.
Another important aspect that's actually helps avoid greed is gratitude. Being thankful and grateful for all that one has makes one wants less and ask for less unnecessarily.
Strong faith in humanity,the divinity of God , and purity of hearts also helps reduce the extreme desire to greed. In the end it all depends on you and you alone.
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