2007-02-02 05:57:45 · 10 answers · asked by 1978nevaeh 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Trust in the Lord. Most of the truly great spiritual Christian leaders of our time had very little in terms of material possessions, because that wasn't where their values were. I have been incredibly blessed, but by worldly standards, I am not particularly wealthy. Comfortable, yes, but not wealthy.
The things of this world will let you down every time. Things eternal will not.
2007-02-02 06:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by lmnop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's all about value and perception.
For example, it is a relatively easy matter to determine the value of material things. Go to your local supermarket and you'll find thousands of things all given very definite values. Anyone who cannot tell you whether a thousand dollars is more valuable than one dollar is either got some serious problems or is just looking for ways around the question.
On the other hand, it can be very difficult to determine the relative value of, say, peace of mind. Or a good friend. Or a warm, sunny day. You can't really BUY any of these things directly. So it becomes very easy to not focus on them, and to focus on those easier material things instead.
Like most things, though, unless you're actually headed toward a goal, you're not likely to arrive. It's no secret that there are many wealthy people who are miserable. All the money in the world isn't getting them happiness, because they aren't really TRYING to get happiness. Or, at best, they're going about it in the completely wrong way.
So let's focus on happiness instead. What is it that makes you happy? And not just happy for five seconds, but the kind of long-term life-fulfilling happiness that seems all too rare? The answer to that question will have to be a very personal one, and one that's not likely to be easily attained.
But once you start focusing on some of these non-material things, you are likely to find that your values change. Those material things are nice and all, but they don't really always help you get to your goals. People concerned with the long term tend to be connoisseurs instead of gluttons. And a connoisseur doesn't need a LOT of something to enjoy it. Quite the contrary: too much can be as much of a hindrance as not enough.
Some few become so focused on the non-material that they all but turn away from the material world altogether. And unlike material things which have limits, they can perhaps experience an infinite potential of a kind. Someone who enjoys apples may only do so as long as he has apples around, and the ability to taste, see, and smell them. Someone who enjoys the IDEA of an apple, however, is only contained in his enjoyment by his own desire to dwell upon it.
It's a transition. You have to see the allure of the non-material first, then pursue this allure. And in the end, perhaps that will be all that matters. Good luck. Peace.
2007-02-02 14:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Material things always result in momentary self-gratification and will always get old. So you always want more and need the next best thing.
According to athiests the universe is made up of material, which it is, but that reality goes no further than tangible materials and thought too, in essence- no God, no purpose, no afterlife, ultimately in the end meaninglessness to everything the universe has to offer. If that's the case then happiness can only come from material (and passion as well) which will never fully gratify.
Talk to God and if he is real he will reveal himself to you and if you attempt to continue to build a relationship through day to day discussion he will fully and completely fill your life with a constant yearning for more of Him. He'll give you guidelines (which we all need) on how to live your life to it's fullest potential!
In short my answer to your question is - God.
2007-02-02 15:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not happy without material things, you won't be happy with material things either. You obtain happiness through your approach to life rather than the things you have.
2007-02-02 14:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by jaytee556 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go on the wagon. Do not buy anything. If you feel like buying any material things, go to a meeting. You can do it. Happy yet? You will be. You can do it. Good Luck!
2007-02-02 14:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by bingobum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very happy when I was broke, although not happy that I was broke. It's what you make of it and many things in life are free. Quite seriously, now that I have disposable income my life has become much more complicated. I don't want to be ungrateful but when I didn't have money I had far fewer choices in life. Choices complicate things.
2007-02-02 14:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nature is the most beautiful thing on this earth,sky.and the animals,birds,all the living creatures other than humans are most true,honest and beautiful.they dnt harm anyone like humans do.so i wd be happy working for them.i wd spend my whole life with them.among them.they are sweetest.humans are sick.they are after money,fame power,SEX
2007-02-02 14:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study Buddhism!!
2007-02-02 14:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cherish friendship and your own body and health and the fact that youre alive.
2007-02-02 14:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by the Bruja is back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fall in love
2007-02-02 15:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by soulshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋