It seems that nowadays If u want to be rich, u have to work like a bitc*h and won't enjoy life, and if you want to enjoy life and be happy, u probably won't be as succesful or rich. Is it better to be happy with what u got or that ur family receives more education, material stuff, trips to other countries, cars, and all that??
Also, talking about evolution: Are the forces of evolution ironically acting against our desire of enjoying life? (i mean.. all this "struggle of the fittest/strongest" and all that, isn't a good thing at all)
2007-12-24 05:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by lolazo v 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
...Own happiness. Disagree, on your second question.
Rule Number 1: MY Survival, children, secondary, YOU, on
the bottom of the food chain.
2007-12-28 05:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is be best at what you can do. Make yourself happy before thinking about anything material. Love is free and is the best thing anyone can have that doesn't cost a penny. Education is key to a good job that can get you the needs for life. Material things come and go. So its based on a person to person what they desire in life. I just want to do what I can to survive and if there is extra money that is saved for a nice vacation, I deserve it because it's something I earned. =) Hope that helps.
2007-12-24 13:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The evolutionary factor commonly expressed as 'survival of the fittest' doesn't apply to individuals in a given generation, and tends to only apply in rather gross terms to a species where survival is something of a real challenge - i.e., where physical traits mean the difference in successful continuation of the species (e.g., where super high birth rates counteract losses due to predators, where long necks allow foraging among tall trees). No one ever talked about evolution viz-z-viz personal enjoyment.
But to your legitimate question: children would be better served if parents teach them to take care of themselves and grow toward a real maturity, rather than trying to give them everything money can buy. Success is learning to enjoy where you are, not in trying for as much as you can get. Parents need to give children a solid base, and help where possible, but everyone needs to stand on their own feet.
2007-12-24 13:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by joemoser1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richness is not just monetary. It is a balance of all things. It is the appreciation (attitude of gratitude) for all that you have in life. My children and my happiness are both important and obtainable. I live a rich life. You can obtain more education (if you so desire) free of charge via your local public library.
You are the force. You can act for your desires or against them.
2007-12-24 13:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by golden sephiroth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋