The definition of the word 'happy' is very much subjective, so it's difficult to give an objective answer to this, much less one which can be 'right' or 'wrong'. From a personal point of view, money is just a tool in an exchange of utility. The consumer gets what he wants, the producer gets what he wants. What they both want to do with these will ultimately determine their happiness. Money is just a small part of it
Due to the fact that everything in this world is based upon money, then money AIDS in the finding of happiness. It's like trying to find a disease. Sure we could find it on our own, but it's MUCH easier to find it with tests. Same with happiness. Sure we can find it, but it's much easier to find it with money. xD
Hmm, I do know of some people who don't bother about money (and what it can buy them) at all, but yes, true, it still DOES help to a certain extent. For these people, the extent is probably an extremely small one.
money != happiness however, the things money does CAN lead to happiness. If you were poor how would you pursue hobbies that you loved? you'd spend everyday of your life working just to keep up and have no time to enjoy the pleasures that do give you happiness (family, hobbies). That said, if you love your job that much then money doesn't mean much..
Money does make you happy but not the kind of happiness you want, the kind of happiness the media and the government Says you "want" There is no such thing as everlasting happiness it's an emotion such as sadness so both are very congruent Even if you're a billionaire with 5 wives and a private jet, You'll only be articially happy The only way i can see humans being happy with money is if they don't take it seriously and get greedy If they help others and dont develop an ego that usually comes along with the money then they should be in a way "Happier" Not to say they won't still have problems. I think it's alot easier and you would in retrospect be happier being Finacially stable then with the responsibilty of being "Rich"
i think it does. money doesn't just get you things but it also measures success of a person, status etc.
I don't think money makes you happy. Well, okay. It's tough. I think I would be more comfortable with my life if I had more money in it. Simply because it would take away a lot of stress. Bills, repairs, expenses, etc. People like to give the argument that 'the only friends you'd have are the ones that liked you for your money'. I don't believe this statement would hold true to me. If anything, I'd spend my money on the friends I already had. That's what makes me really happy, is making others happy. Woo! I win XD
Money doesnt make you happy, the the fact that you earn a lot of money by your own hard work that makes you happy. If you hav everything, life becomes boring. It is when you want something that you are unable to obtain that makes life interesting and worthlwhile.,
I think money can be a cover if your miserable. There will come a time you will have to face your problems.
If you wish to be happy, be. It seems like society is taught that in order to be happy you must have obtained something, but being happy is much easier than everyone makes it out to be.
I refer all who think money can buy happiness to the man who won the lottery twice. His winnings totaled over 350m dollars. He said, after having so much money and everything he wanted, that he was utterly miserable. Having money may bring temporary happiness, but not long term happiness.
Money does not make you happy. I have acquired lots of money and still been miserable, but a dearth of money can make you even more miserable. It's a double edged sword.
money does not make you happy. It gives you a temporary happiness, yes, but eventually things will fade away. I wrote a paper on happiness once. I'll post it: For the last assignment of the year I got to write about anything I wanted. My goal was to write about a topic anybody would be able relate to. Gave me an A for the only class I bothered with: Euphoria, the Place to Be If I could change one thing in this world it would be everyone’s negative thoughts. I want everyone to know that there is a better way to look at things. Optimism is more than just a mindset, but a gateway to possibilities. I’m going to explore happiness. Its effects, causes, sources, all that I know of it and I hope that you can draw some smiles from this box of positives. My feelings, happiness, frustration, anxiety, all shape who I am. My beliefs, way of life, separate me from the rest of the world. I’ve developed a way of thinking totally unique yet the masses can relate. We all want a shot at euphoria, the feeling of absolute happiness, a moment when we accept our being and embrace our own selves. “Happiness is really a deep harmonious inner satisfaction and approval” Frances Wilshire, the author of the Art of Living. It’s true though; that we cannot obtain this emotion without feeling as if we are completely satisfied with ourselves. Happiness is a state of mind, therefore the real source of happiness lies in the mind and not external circumstances. You see, if our minds are pure and peaceful we will have happiness regardless of the external circumstances. On the other hand, if it is impure and unpeaceful we shall never find happiness, no matter how much we try to change the external circumstances. It’s the acceptance of yourself that will allow you to let go of all worldly worries and cares. When you let go of all your insecurities and self doubt you can begin to mold yourself into the person you were supposed to be rather than the one you try to put on display. To begin this journey of self acceptance and satisfaction it is important that we examine ourselves and discover what makes us truly happy. Think of a time you were in a state of bliss. How did you get there? By some means you dug up this state of happiness through some sort action or mental achievement that caused satisfaction. I remember when I felt as if my life had changed forever. It was a point in time where I felt the old me was simply erased, memories, persona, knowledge, everything was wiped clean and I was left with a blank canvas and thoughts on how to start anew. It was a natural high, ecstasy some would call it, was all around me. I was on my way home from something like a party. I had hung out with some of my closest friends to date and was just having a good time. It was as if the day had planned itself out for me. Little did I know that the ride down this hill on my skateboard was going to have a bigger impact on my life than usual. The sky was struck blue and a delicate sheet of calmness lye in front of me. The streets glistened from the little rain that had happened earlier, but the radiance of the sun had soaked it up. My body was tingling with a funny feeling, happiness. I stood atop a hill and hopped onto my skateboard, proceeding to roll down at an increasing pace. I slalomed left to right avoiding the loose gravel under my wheels. My knees trembled as I continued to accelerate. I wasn’t paying attention to anything but how this was making me feel. It was almost fake. Closing my eyes, I let the wind carry my thoughts throughout my body as if it were part of my flowing blood. My body was free flowing with the motions of euphoria and bliss following me at every turn. All of a sudden I realized why I felt that way. The good times were killing me. At that point I discovered what I was passionate about. The laughs and jokes, riding a piece of wood, being happy, was what I lived for. I took a deep breath and opened my eyes. A few seconds that had felt like an eternity, the rebirth of my soul. It was like emerging from a sleep that should’ve been avoided my whole life. That moment was so genuine that it made me appreciate my life. It gave me the urge to hold on to every moment that would make me happy. My friends, family, and myself, came into a clear perspective. It was a wakeup call that reminded me that as short as that ride was life will be even shorter. I then made myself an ultimatum, to spread, as much as I can at anytime, genuine happiness. Passion plays a part in attaining this euphoric state of mind. I always felt mournful for those who didn’t have a passion. It gives us all something to live for. Whether it is the passion for music, playing sports, or just having a good time, there has to be something that makes your happy clock tick. After deciding what it is that takes us to this ‘happy place’ we need to ask why, why, why. Why does playing music make me happy? It makes me happy because I enjoy music. Why? Because it gives me a platform to express my inner feelings and beliefs in a way that others can relate. Why do I enjoy that? It’s pleasurable to be able to make an impact on someone’s ideas whether they know it or not. Eventually you come to the source of what it is that makes you happy, or your passion. So playing music and impacting others is a hobby of yours? That’s great! By all means pursue that with all your heart and there is no reason to be unhappy doing what it is you do. You may be thinking ‘I don’t have the time to be happy happy joy joy all day. This is the real life and not some fantasy land with butterflies and lilies’ well your wrong. Everything we do in life somehow leads to us trying to better ourselves, or to increase our comfort level on this place we call home, Earth. All of our material desires and aspirations are attractive because we feel if we find a way to obtain these things we will eventually become happy. We chase the emotions that these objects can bring us and only for the moment. Say you just bought a new car. You are especially happy because it’s shiny new, attractive, something you’ve always wanted, yet in about a year sitting in the front seat of that vehicle will not phase you whatsoever. The happiness you feel when obtaining new belongings is only momentarily effective and not real, hence the term “Money can’t buy happiness”. So if material happiness isn’t real happiness then what is? It’s the happiness that you draw out from yourself that really counts. It’s being able to look at the bright side of things no matter what the circumstances. When the tough gets going you puff out your chest and put a smile on for all to see. Ever heard of the phrase “Good things happen to good people”? Well I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s true. The “Butterfly Effect” is a great example of this. It’s an idea that suggests that the flapping of a butterfly’s wings on one side of the Earth can trigger a chain of events that could lead to a hurricane on the other. It is our, your, responsibility to keep the happiness alive. Just as a yawn, happiness is contagious. Putting a smile on for a stranger could change that person’s day, maybe even their life. “A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” This quote, from the Book of Proverbs (17:22), breaks it down perfectly. Happiness is good for us. It brings us physical, mental, and emotional health. In the recent years, psychologists have began the of study positive emotions such as happiness. For the past hundred years, they have studied the negative stuff, the various problems we have with our minds and emotions. Research has shown that people who are happy: do better in social relationships, are optimistic, are more creative, and are able to use their intelligence more efficiently. Psychologists have not yet determined that happiness can bring better health, but it is clear that it will bring a much better lifestyle. All these things I have listed have helped me to maintain a happy lifestyle. As Timone and Pumba said “Hakuna Matata”, it means no worries. It’s a real thing that you can enjoy if only you would let yourself. Aloha my friends and happiness be the journey. JSL, Happiness Hike- An Introduction to Happiness. JSL’s Happiness Hike publication truly digs deep within the realm of happiness. He dissects your inner being and shows you, yourself, how to obtain this euphoric feeling. He explains the ins and outs of happiness with ease and understandable text. JSL offers the solutions for being sad, alone, and depressed. It’s as if he is on the exact same wavelength as I. It was a relief to find something so similar to my beliefs and philosophy. His outlooks were close, if not exact, to mine. It was a learning experience reading it though, simply because he put his feelings down so cleanly and understandable that it simply elaborated on mine. JSL has not changed my thoughts on happiness, but instead enhanced my understanding of the emotion. Rather than just tell you what happiness is and why you can’t have it, he lays out an entire life journey that we all should embark on. Best thing I’ve ever read in my life, and its meaning is basically never-ending. hahaha don't laugh, this was last year alright and I was influenced by the ganj