A consumerist cannot be happy.He believes in rejection and
acquisition only.The moment he/ she purchases one thing
he/she loses interest on the thing.He/she loses her balance
in life. In order to be happy one must reduce want in life.
2007-03-21 16:11:39 · 11 answers · asked by sdev006 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Have to agree with it. What do material posessions an acquiring stuff really bring a person? Gotta learn to let go before you learn to appreciate all you really have. I'm not qute there but have been close enough to get the point.
2007-03-21 16:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by OP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cannot be materialistic & truly be happy:
"Money and Morals--Can You Have Both?"
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20060201/article_01.htm
""Can Riches Make One Happy?"
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19980515/article_01.htm
"Can Money Bring You the Real Life?" :
- Your Money or Your life?
- How Can You Keep a Balanced View of Money?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2001/6/15/article_01.htm
Whether time is spennt in gaining material possessions, or in pursuing entertainment, each is a state of spiritual imbalance.
"How to Maintain a Healthy Mental Outlook":
- Poison to the Brain
- Choose Entertainment Wisely
- Seek Divine Direction
http://watchtower.org/e/19990708/article_03.htm
"How to Find Real Happiness":
- Think of Your Spiritual Needs
- Keep your Life Simple
- Happiness and Self-Worth
- Hope--Vital to Happiness http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2001/3/1/article_02.htm
Bible principles hold the key to Real Happiness.
"Godly Principles Can Benefit You":
- "The Most High Over All the Earth"
- "With Lowliness of Mind"
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002/2/15/article_02.htm
2007-03-26 17:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not agree -- and I say that hesitantly. The Bible tells us that the love of money is evil. Money and possessions have no intrinsic moral value. Neither do they have any value in relation to your emotions. It is all in what the mind conceives as a source of happiness. Think about this for a moment. If you spend your life trying to attain a life of non-possession are you any different than the people who spend their lives trying to obtain "things" and money? Is not happiness tied to both?
Rather, I think that the greater good is found in using the things of life to bring happiness to the lives of others. Only then will true happiness be found because it comes from not being centered on you.
2007-03-21 23:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by brevboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I keep acquiring things, I am repeatedly fleetingly happy but if I never acquire anything, I am never happy.
Thats a fact no matter what other factors you are considering in life, even if you are fulfilled with religion or family or whatever. I'll take something over nothing and like it just fine any day.
2007-03-29 21:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by ssmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having studied Buddhism, yes I agree to a certain extent. The presence of desire does cause suffering. Not sure in the Western world that a vow of poverty would assist in achieving enlightenment.
2007-03-21 23:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While taking a vow not to possess anything materialistic may be the ideal one, one cannot survive in this world without the bare minimum earthly possessions. To be on the excess is bad.
2007-03-29 05:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mahesh R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One should not reduce the basic necessities of life. About other additional things you can go along according to your capacity but without any attachment, desire and pride or show off. We can't stop progressive people.
2007-03-26 04:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by vishw_paramaatmaa_parivaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not desire that causes suffering, but attachment to desire. Buddha said meditation was useful for that. By noticing your thoughts and following them dispassionately to their source, one may become awake. Then desires are like any other thoughts, that may float by in a large expanse of blue sky. A desire for happiness is still a desire.
"There is no way to happiness. Happiness IS the way." Vow away, if you like.
2007-03-21 23:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by Nowpower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be happy in life look at others who are poorer than yourself
2007-03-28 04:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sabeer K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.THERE ARE A VERY FEW EXAMPLES IN HISTORY LIKE KING JANAK OF MITHILA [FATHER OF MAA SITA] WHO WAS TOTALLY UNATTACHED AND COULD BE HAPPY WHILE BEING A KING AND POSSESSING WEALTH.
2007-03-26 13:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋