New Delhi, June 4 -- In India, we often speak freely about financial goals-buying a home, saving for children's education, planning for retirement. But rarely do we pause to ask: What's truly important about money to me?

This isn't a question about surface-level financial objectives. It's about digging deeper-understanding the emotional and psychological drivers that shape our relationship with money.

At first glance, most people respond with common terms like "security," "freedom," or "comfort." These are valid, but they often serve as placeholders for something deeper. When we reflect more mindfully, we begin to uncover personal values and life priorities hidden beneath those words.

Take the case of one of my clients, Mr. Rajesh Kuma...