do you think money equals happiness?

Question

I don't want to be poor, but I don't agree with being materialistic. What do you think?

Answer 1

Money is one aspect of happiness, but not the only one. In spite of what you may have heard to the contrary, money is an important aspect of living a full and rewarding life. There is no dignity in being broke all the time, even though there will be many people who want to say that poverty is a virtue. I beg to differ. There is absolutely no reason to worry about having an abundance of money. Becoming materialistic is one pitfall, but if you try to stay aware of it, it is easy to avoid. Now go out there and get rich! You deserve it.

Answer 2

In the spiritual sense, most people misquote the Bible saying "Money is the root of all evil" when that quotation actually says "LOVE of money is the root of all evil." Comes back to the list of deadly sins under the heading of greed. Money can't bring you happiness. What you do with money can. Your anti-materialistic belief is wonderful. It's too bad that way of thinking is in such short supply! Don't know if you are a "church goer" or not. Doesn't matter. Even the word "Church" has lost it's true meaning with the passing of time. The word "religion" likewise is meaningful only to denote sectarianism. Now before you brand me as some-kind-of-nut, I once planned to be a Lutheran minister. I'm 61 years old and have studied every "religion". I've always looked for "enlightenment". I myself don't have a lot of money. Like the Beatles said in that song, "Money Can't Buy Me Love" ( I was also a DJ for 40 years+). I do however believe in Karma...strange to say for a Lutheran. What goes round comes round. Yeah, I'm also a tie-dyed hippy! This is true. Keep a portion of your earnings in an account and don't touch it. Let it build. When you can give, pay it foreward just like Opra did or in the movie. It really works. Remember this (yikes, another Bible quote!) "Do to others as you would want them to do to you". Think about that. Your money will equal happiness when you have enough for yourself and be able to give some of it back to others who are in need. At that point money will bring you happiness. If you give to others, somehow it will come back to you. In that respect you will never be poor unless it is poverty of spirit. Mike/Passage

Answer 3

Money in and of itself does not guarantee happiness
and, as stated in your question --money most certainly does not Equal happiness !!

Money can and does settle issues of material security quite rapidly---it can and does open doors of opportunity for you---
But, any matter that can be solved with money can just as easily
turn on you the moment that the money runs out !!

True happiness can only come from within---it comes from an individual being in balance and at harmony with themselves and their surroundings --- that is why there is so little of it around---people are simply not taught this and are constantly bombarded with suggestions and imagry that proports happiness to be just around the corner WITH the attainment of some this or that THING--- or within someone or something ELSE --- this IS the commercial game --- I know this because I am IN IT as a profession --- It is MY JOB to entice you to believe that whatever it is that I am photographing IS THE THING THAT WILL DO IT UP BIG TIME FOR YOU !!!!! What it is---is simply another thing that some company wants to SELL you !!! And, I do a damn good job at what I do---that's why companys pay me the big bucks !! But, that's my own personal struggle---knowing that I am throwing out enticements that really don't live up to the "pitch" !! And, I do this FOR the money---and the money does cover alot of ground for the "things" that bring my own deversions in life !! So, it is a case of the guru who is still learning here--- But, I do know that none of the "things" that money brings are at the honest end of what happiness I have in my life---that comes from the heart in what I feel toward my family, my true friends, and the life I have made !!

Answer 4

Money does not equal happiness. Money is used to keep the bills paid, keep a roof over our heads and food on out plates. Money will not buy or keep the friends and family which are the true wealth of life.

You have to find out what you really need in your life, as far as materialistic items, not want....but truly need.

The older that I have gotten, the less concerned I am with collections of material things, I would rather spend time with family and friends than buy the latest gadget or toy. Have a good night.

Answer 5

Money is everything, but being poor is awful. In my opinion you can have the things you desire without being materialistic. Have enough money to get the things you need in life, and share the rest with others that may not have the same opportunity.

Answer 6

In a nutshell, common sense dictates, No.
My detailed thoughts on the subject are amply covered in:

Can Riches Make You Happy?
http://watchtower.org/e/19980515/article_01.htm

Or, Bring You the Real Life?
- How Can You Keep a Balanced View of Money?
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2001/6/15/article_02.htm

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Answer 7

Money does not even approach happiness. Happiness comes from a sense of well-being that is fostered by honest living, a loving circle of friends and family, and self-sacrifice.

Money *can*, on the other hand, buy quite a bit of fun.

The good news is, that I think a life well-lived not only leads to happiness, but makes real prosperity a better possibility - and certainly more enjoyable.

Answer 8

Happiness comes from the inside not from how much money you have or matierial things. I believe a person chooses happiness, it all depends on your own attitude on things. If your happy and have the good sense God gave you then then winning the lottery won't make you unhappy or happy for that matter. If you're unhappy and poor you will be unhappy and rich too if you won the money.

Answer 9

Benjamin Frankin said "Lack of money leads to lack of everything." Money in and of itself does not bring happiness. But life is better when you've got it. Life is tough when you don't. One of the best things you could ever do for yourself is to learn how to manage money well. It's at the very least one less thing to worry about. And I agree, stuff only makes you happy for a short while. But I've lived with and without money and money is better. A lot better.

Answer 10

Money can make things easier in life if you aren't always struggling to make ends meet. But I agree with you. Although money is nice, it doesn't make you happy, though it is nice to have a little extra to be able to give to others in need, and generosity does bring happiness. Material possessions are just temporary; true happiness comes with more important things, like family.