i have an a mazing girl friend, i have money will my dad dose and i have all of his money its under my name and my grand father is a very powerful man but im just not happy what is it that is making me unhappy and feeling dead?
2007-03-20 01:18:50 · 32 answers · asked by lee77dt 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You're not happy probably because you're living in your dad and grandfather's shadow....their success is not your own. You haven't found your purpose in life yet, but don't give up hope...instead, look for it. You won't find happiness through living someone else's life, someone else's ideas of what make s a person "happy"... you have to discover what makes YOU feel good inside. Money cannot buy this. You have to do some soul-searching, and reach out and work for what you desire ...if happiness is your desire, create it. Often times joy is rooted somehow in the giving of yourself to a cause or purpose that you believe strongly in. Look for opportunities to express your inner self...connect with who you really are. Ask yourself what you would like to do with your life, and give yourself permission to explore things. They don't have to be what is "expected of you"... listen to your heart, and follow it.
2007-03-20 01:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe because u haven't earned the money yourself search within yourself find a project that requires u to share whatever knowledge u possess to help someone with less than what u have material things will not bring u inner peace or joy until u start giving back ur not specific on ur profession but become a volunteer literacy at the library sponsor a nursing home patient who has no family habitat for humanity the list goes on check ur local church for mission projects sometimes if ur standing in line at the grocery store the person in front of u is short on cash give it to the cashier and tell the person if u find urself in my position pass it on sometimes its the little day to day things a kind word a smile that to the receiver is the most valuable gift and the most valuable gift to u is the ones done without thought of a payback its the satisfaction in knowing u made somebodys life or day a little bit better than u found it after all when we leave this world we only take our name with us Good luck and God bless ur endeavor ur life will not b the same
2007-03-20 01:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by mmbmw2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geraldo Rivera hosted an interesting show on happiness. He also has everything anyone could want and isn't happy. Researchers have shown people have different levels of the ability to feel happy. His is low and yours must be as well. Physical things don't give you happiness because they have always been there and come easy. Try putting yourself out there for others. Join big brothers and give some of your time and money making others happy. It rubs off.
2007-03-20 05:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by gaiasue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well im sorry that you are unhappy, but its nice to know that you are not a power freak! But maybe since you and your girl are so close maybe take her to do something like camping for a weekend or just get away and only take maybe $300 for you both and just think of it as well we have one weekend and this much money what can we do...water parks, camping, if its nasty out go to a hotel and movie and dinner, or a restaurant that you can dress up nice and go dancing, there are so many things you can do to get your mind off of things need anymore ideas email me, good luck hun.
2007-03-20 02:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mamma in the making 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are concentrating too much on money. Why not donate some of that money to help the poor children still suffering the effects of Katrina. Or assisting at an orphanage. Donate your time to help some worthy causes. Run in a relay to help battle cancer. Work on a help-line. Make a donation to St. Jude's. There is so much you can be doing to help society and it will also help you. Spreading happiness and knowing that you are helping Innocent children does amazing things to you.
2007-03-20 01:27:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have come to a point in your life in which you are beginning to realize that stuff does not make you happy.
you need to look outside of yourself and your circumstances and begin to see and act upon the needs of those who are less fortunate.
money is a tool. it can be used to buy things, but it can never buy happiness.
what it can buy is opportunity.
consider speaking to someone about setting up an educational trust that can truly assist people who are less fortunate to receive education and training that can lift them from their circumstances.
You don't need to divest yourself of all of your money in order to do this!
Involve your girlfriend and grandfather in seeking opportunities to serve others in ways that are truly giving of yourself and your time, not just money.
Take a "mission trip" with Habitat for Humanity and help them build houses. It doesn't matter if you have skills, they will teach you what to do if you are willing to learn.
Give some money to their cause! They do a phenomenal thing - they help people to EARN their own house with help from people who can give them a hand up (not at handout).
Often, when I have that dead, unhappy feeling, it stems from putting my needs and wants ahead of everything else in life. When I refocus my view and share of my time and talents with others, it changes my feelings and brings a sense of peace that nothing else can match.
Talk to your local pastor or clergyman. Talk to your local school board. Find a way to get involved and grow into the person that you CAN become.
Power and money are only good when they are used to benefit the lives of other people.
Good luck! God Bless!
2007-03-20 01:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by stonechic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should do something for charity? I don't mean give out loads of cash. I mean do something yourself. Get your hands dirty. Maybe work in an Old Peoples Home, or a shelter for the Homeless? What about an orphanage in Africa, where many parents have died of Aids? Do one whole year of that kind of work, then have a holiday on your own for a fortnight and really think about the kind of people you have helped. Then you will be able to decide what it is you want to do with your life. Good Luck!
2007-03-20 01:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you just need a normal life. Having a lot of money doesn't mean that you will be happy. You don't know if the people around you is true or just pretending because they need you. I see a lot of people who is happy even they don't have enough money as long as there is family bonding.
2007-03-20 01:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look around... watch a blind man grope while walking, listen to laughter of the people who are mute and deaf, feel the heartbeat of someone who has just been told that he won't live long... Look around, appreciate what you have, look up and then say - "thank you!". Want to be happier? Get involved, help and share your blessings! Soon you'll realize that making others happy is the ultimate happiness!
2007-03-20 01:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by mijastely 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it's because you aren't doing something that matters to you. It sounds like you have it made but you are bored with your life. I think you need to set some personal goals for yourself to acheive. Being handed down money is nice, but I don't think it is fulfilling. Get involved in something you believe in or are passionate about. It could even be a charity of some sort. You need something to do to give you a sense of purpose. Follow your passion and you will find what you need in your life.
2007-03-20 01:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋