they say money cannot buy happiness,but how do we know?we did not become millionaires overnite!does any body know first hand?i know i feel happy to be able to buy something for someone and see their face light up and smile! it is a great feeling!and yes i'm happy making someone else happy! i guess it feels good to be able to share it with your family or friends;even if i get nothing in return.
2006-11-09 14:27:22 · 9 answers · asked by BAMBAM1970 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
About the example you gave with the gift; I don't think it's the fact that they got the gift, I think it's the fact that you gave it to them with good intentions. You were kind enough to think of them and to buy something especially for them. But why did you buy the gift in the first place? To see their face light up which in return gives you happiness as well as them. The gift would probably not mean as much to them if they had just found it on the street in which case no good intentions or thoughtfulness was involved.
2006-11-09 15:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1Ti 6:10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
It’s not the money that makes the person but the actions they take with the money. The happiness is from the giving not the gift. One does not have to give gifts to be whole but rather in the love of giving one becomes whole.
When I lived in California I had many friends because I made good money however when I did no long made that kind of money I had no friends. Some were even cross with me for leaving that high stress heart attack advertising job. Yes, you can buy some happiness but it is only temporary. Put your faith in God and he will lead you to greater treasures. Give in His name and greater will be your treasures. Support his word and wisdom will be your greatest of treasures in this life. For all this is temporary and will pass away as you will in this flesh one day.
(2Pe 3:10) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
(Mat 24:35) Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
(Mar 13:31) Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
(Luk 21:33) Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Eternity is a long to be busy and we have a universe to play in. Just think what wonders are out there to witness and thank God for making them.
2006-11-09 23:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Michael JENKINS 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had money; lots of it; and all I had were a bunch of people who wanted my money; tried to steal from me; were nice only to have some of my money. Now I am just a teacher who makes a teacher's wages and I take care of my 3 teenage sons the best I can after splurging away my money during my youth. My husband passed away and it's just me...guess what? I am happier than ever because I am more loved than ever before.
2006-11-09 22:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me money is just something I have and when I need it I use it. But to be honest money doesn't buy happiness, my boyfriend can buy me anything I want. But it doesn't mean I'm happy. Just as long as I have his love and caring then I'm happy.
2006-11-09 22:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by kauaigurl4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son thought money was one thing that brought him happiness because it allowed him to have the freedom to enjoy whatever he wanted but then he had a son and found out what real happiness felt like.
2006-11-09 23:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"It's nice not to have to worry about the rent or paying your bills, but like the cliché says, it doesn't buy you happiness, but it does buy you the freedom to live your life the way you want to."
--Keanu Reeves
2006-11-10 01:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, it's kind of like oil in an engine. It may not make the engine run, but it makes it run more smoothly.
2006-11-09 22:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by wildstar_2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the intangibles are keys to happiness. money can't buy intangibles.
2006-11-09 22:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, & I know it dosen't make you happy..
2006-11-09 22:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋