Sachinism Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Many people will say, having money will not bring happiness. But not having money doesn't always bring happiness either. So why not be rich and not happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabira Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 well not having money is a curse. Why live in curse. Money should make your life simple. If it doesnt then money is no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 well not having money is a curse. Why live in curse. Money should make your life simple. If it doesnt then money is no good. You are right man, poverty is a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Well it all depends on your attitude. If you lead a very simple life and materialistic comforts don't matter much to you, then one can be content and happy with what they have. Do you have a philosophical/spiritual approach to life? Would I like to be financially independant? Yes. Having money is good to be secure but it will not always buy happiness. Tell me what is the definition of happiness? It's subjective. Success is getting and achieving what you want. Happiness is wanting and being content with what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 it brings satisfaction for sure but not sure about happiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 One thing I have realized: There is no better insurance for old age than money. If you are a rich old man, does not matter how annoying and bitter you become, there will be plenty of people who will find you adorable and will come to you for advice. You will be well taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Girl Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Money makes life easier. Happiness is a state of mind. No matter how much money you have, there will always be things in your life that will make you both happy and unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 One thing I have realized: There is no better insurance for old age than money. If you are a rich old man' date=' does not matter how annoying and bitter you become, there will be plenty of people who will find you adorable and will come to you for advice. You will be well taken care of.[/quote'] that is called the POWER of money.. thats the reason BCCI also has immense POWER in cricket :winky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooda Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 No matter how much money you have, there will always be things in your life that will make you both happy and unhappy. Aww. Well put. Tgidi is right, if youre not materialistic than youre content and possbily happy with relatively less. BUT more would make you happier still!!! Money helps, And it does bring happiness. You can go holidays with your partner (heck, even alone) buy nice thing that make you happy. If I had a great car Id be happy everytime I drove it. So yes id say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 A piece of paper with some zeroes and a picture of Gandhi can never be a source of lasting happiness. But what money/wealth is very good at doing is provide temporary joy and a sense of pride/achievement. But let's not delude ourselves, wealth is important, even extremely important. But if you make it your be-all-and-end-all of all goals in life, totally lacking any moral and ethical foundations, then you're in big trouble. I suppose the key is to strike a balance that not only helps you thrive in this world, but also gives just enough inner peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Money makes life easier. Happiness is a state of mind. No matter how much money you have, there will always be things in your life that will make you both happy and unhappy. Well said. It indeed is a state of mind and with some control, one can be happy any condition as long as there is no physical pain. But that kind of control is not easy to achieve. A piece of paper with some zeroes and a picture of Gandhi can never be a source of lasting happiness. But what money/wealth is very good at doing is provide temporary joy and a sense of pride/achievement. But let's not delude ourselves, wealth is important, even extremely important. But if you make it your be-all-and-end-all of all goals in life, totally lacking any moral and ethical foundations, then you're in big trouble. I suppose the key is to strike a balance that not only helps you thrive in this world, but also gives just enough inner peace. Very well said.:two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabira Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 as lot of great ppl have said Money should be byproduct of your work/profession/career/acheivements. It should not be direct product I look at this way. If I have money, I can produce lot of jobs, I can help near and dear ones in tough situation. If I have money, I would hire maids, drivers, garderners etc. So in shorts its not a bad thing. But money should stay in your pocket, should not go to your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Besides all the philosophical lines, money can bring lot of happiness YES, YES and YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Money does not bring you happiness. It brings happiness to your near and dear ones. The most enjoyable phase for most people is their school/college days, a phase when they rarely have money. Heck personally speaking I have had lot more fun when I didnt have money. The charm of listening to Dil se songs on a cassette system (does anyone remember them?) in a 10 year old 4th hand Ford Tempo brought more pleasures to me than a 6cd changer Bose system in my V6 ride these days. Quality of music is inherently better but the happiness that former system brought was much more. I think it has to do with responsibility as such. You want to have the best that the world has to offer for your family and kids and that makes you happy. If happiness was related simply to an individual I dare say money would probably not seem so valuable. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabira Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Money does not bring you happiness. It brings happiness to your near and dear ones. The most enjoyable phase for most people is their school/college days, a phase when they rarely have money. Heck personally speaking I have had lot more fun when I didnt have money. The charm of listening to Dil se songs on a cassette system (does anyone remember them?) in a 10 year old 4th hand Ford Tempo brought more pleasures to me than a 6cd changer Bose system in my V6 ride these days. Quality of music is inherently better but the happiness that former system brought was much more. I think it has to do with responsibility as such. You want to have the best that the world has to offer for your family and kids and that makes you happy. If happiness was related simply to an individual I dare say money would probably not seem so valuable. xxx oh comeon to enjoy college life you needed money, those picnic,s movies, restaurants. Jeez it cost my dad money. :winky::winky:. He gave me his ATM card to enjoy. Thanks Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Wealth means nothing to me if I can't share my joys, my happiness with my friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punjabi_khota Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 :rose: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Money brings luxury, Money brings Handycams, money brings HDTvz, Money brings Laptop and if you don't have laptop, then you can't download Oye lucky lucky oye and watch Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, the best movie ever, you can't watch Manjot Singh the legend who performed Lucky as a kid in OLLO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Also, are we talking about "lot of money" here or just "money"? I feel we should have enough so you live a comfortable life, especially at old age. Money means security and those who want to deny it haven't been in a dire situation yet. Its not about a phase in life where your experience was wonderful because you could only afford things with your little bank balance Money affects many aspects and I am talking through experience, whether you like it or not, it gets you respect ( Unless you are a drug dealer etc), your chances of a getting a good partner/life goes higher. Apart from affordable luxuries, you can donate and even plan things which would benefit others You know this recession has affected many couples where marriages are breaking down due to financial problems, so it can lead to frustration and agony. A substantial bank balance for retirement, a roof on the head and good food to eat - I think its fair to dream for these things Alternatively, a windfall of cash can bring its own wonderful problems..never experienced it but seen lives destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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