Why does it seem that in this world everything comes down to money?

Question

Sometimes I get very cross when thinking of all those opportunities that non rich people miss.
And I'm not talking about cars,cloths or material stuff but education and the chance to do what they like.

Answer 1

God said dont serve any other God before me.
Our culture has put money and material possesions before everything else.
Does anyone ever do anything without getting paid, just for other humans?
Money was started to give bartering power and worth to everything. In early years it was gold, silver, and gemstones.
We value things of beauty and so these shiny objects became important to society. The same way money is valued now.
It is true that poor people miss out on many things in life, even those that are not material. But the chance for improving ones life is always there, it is just a matter of taking a chance and insisting on a better life. Anyone in the US can accomplish this.
Third world countries have so much devistation around them that it is unlikely.
I came from a family of four kids raised on welfare by a widowed mother who had no skills to get a job and she did not drive a car. We were stuck in one spot with no positive outlook. We lived on $2.00 a day in the 1960's. We walked everywhere we went. We bought everything second hand. We lived in disgusting old run down houses.
To stay sane, I went to school regularly and hanged out with friends that fed not only my stomach but my spirit. I looked for avenues for improvement in all my decisions. Who I dated, where I went, how I made money, and when to spend money.

I found the secret, an Education. I joined Upward Bound in High School and made a plan to go to college. I worked hard to pay for college but graduated. I found the man of my dreams and we never looked back. He came from a wealthy family that wanted him to mature and find his own way. He was not deserted by his family but they wanted to see him make his own money and his own life. It made him strong and determined to prove he could do it. We married and started our first business. We worked long hard hours for most of our younger years. We saved money and took what money we made and invested it.

Now in our 50's we dont ever have to work again unless we chose. We made smart choices and made a grand life for our two kids. Money can be the secret to happiness but it is not the BASE for everything. Helping our fellow neighbors can enrich our lives just as much. In those 30 years of hard work, I spent 10-20 hours each week volunteering my time to others. And when I look back, this was the best time of my life. Now accumulating money but helping others.
Anyone can do it if determined enough.

Answer 2

Not everything comes down to money. Granted, it's pretty hard to rent an apartment or buy food without money, unless you want to engage in a very complicated bartering system, but being happy doesn't depend on owning a Nintendo or an iPod. Real happiness involves having healthy relationships with other people, especially people of the opposite sex. You'll have to pony up some cash to take a woman out on a date, but a solid relationship won't be built on how much you spend on her, but on how much you care about each other, and how much you're willing to work at the relationship to keep it going, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer.

Answer 3

99% of my stress is related to finances. I wish that wasn't the case, but that's the way our society is now. Life is a struggle, but you have to try and enjoy the good things.