2006-09-16 05:07:26 · 14 answers · asked by mary 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Because money can't buy happiness, or so they say, can't say I completely agree. I'll bet most billionaires are happier than most "poor villagers".
2006-09-16 05:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jethro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because the villager has a better concept of reality and isn't trapped by the thought of having so much and the temptation of getting more and more. The billionaire has so many kissing his @ss because he is being used by others so they can acheive his level as well.
In other words, the villager may not have much but he sees that people will accept him for himself not for what he has. Take it from a fellow villager.
2006-09-16 05:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well life gets much more complicated when you have a lot of money, and if you're the type of person who isn't happy with a complicated life, you'd probably be happy as a poor villager. Also, its hard for billionaires to have true friends, money stigmatizes people and you never know if people are being nice to you because you have money, or because you're a likable person
2006-09-16 05:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by Hans B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The villager can start by esltablishing a belief system for themselves that places value on non-material things. By finding the beauty love and goodness in their surroundings, the poor villager will discover an endless treasure that never fades, deflates in value, or gets stolen. If you replace gold with smiles, exchange wealth for love, or spiritually buy in to peace and compassion, the rewards will be worth more than all of money in the world.
2006-09-16 05:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poor villager can have just as a rewarding, happy life is he so chooses, by appreciating what he does have in life. Especially if he is loved. Money can buy you that fancy car and that big house and even "friends"...but true happiness comes from within...it comes from being loved and giving love. It comes from knowing you are doing everything to be the best you can be in your life. Happiness is knowing in your heart you are a good person...no one can take that away from you. I'm not rich, in fact we scrape by, we survive...and I love my life, because I love my husband and he loves me and I love my children and they love me. I'm happy knowing at night when I lay my head down on my pillow that I have this wonderful family. I'm lucky to be sharing my life with my soulmate...I feel content, safe and just joyous. I wouldn't trade my life for anyone elses no matter the money because money can't buy me my husband, my kids or love--which is indeed, happiness. Best wishes to you :)
2006-09-16 05:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD has sent on Earth JESUS CHRIST as a material very poor people but more then billionaire in spiritual values ,people needs inner spiritual values otherwise could collapsing like a building without a solid foundation .
2006-09-16 05:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Paul Alexandru Cazacliu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a dog, that poor villager may not be too bright. And so content with the world.
Just an idea!
2006-09-16 05:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I fairly like each and everything in life and that i smile an unfavorable lot. as much as I hate morning, i'm happy waking up in my mattress, i'm happy for going to college, i'm happy I unquestionably have friends, i'm happy that my sister and that i'm getting alongside so nicely, i'm happy that i'm getting to have my own critiques, i'm happy i'm getting to have breakfast interior the morning. i'm rather happy individual universal quite.
2016-10-15 01:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people can be very wealthy and very unhappy, just as someone can be poor and happy. it depends on what you consider important in your life. many times people with wealth fail to see the little things in life that cause others extreme joy.
poor and proud but trying to make life better by going to college,
Amy M.
2006-09-16 05:11:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By accepting their situation and sorting out all their personal issues. Being non-materialistic, and dwelling on helping others.
2006-09-16 05:11:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋