Can One Be really happy without MONEY?
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Many people I know think that you need a lot of money to be happy in life. Most of them think that all they need to become happy is money. Money of course helps but it's not the only "thing" that matter. Money can buy you many things and I don't want to discourage people from going after it as you can get a more comfortable lifestyle. But it doesn't necessarily mean you will be magically happy all the time.
People tend to earn beyond their needs (study), mainly because we don't know how much is "enough" or to have some kind of a buffer for emergencies and for leaving an inheritance for their family. But they fail to stop and evaluate what they achieve and appreciate that. Often they just don't give enough time to their families or friends and miss on life much more than they realise.
Bronnie Ware, worked as a nurse in a palliative care, shared the most common regrets by people in their death beds were: #2 "I wish I hadn't worked so hard." and #4 "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." and on #5 "I wish I had let myself be happier." source
Recently, I came across a study that reported, 9 out of 10 people are willing to earn less money to do more meaningful work (source).
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On Average, American workers in this survey responded saying that they are willing to let go of 23% of their future earnings to have a meaningful job. And what can be more meaningful in someone's life other than changing our focus more on happiness and how can we help others have it, be that spending more time with your loved one's or actually doing some work which you love in doing not just for the money.
I would like to share some of the ways which make me happy, they might make you too
Listening to Music: Music is much more powerful than we realise. I love to listen to music and it makes me feel better.
Doing What you Love: Don't let someone else tell you what you could or couldn't do.
Don't delve too much into the negative side, focus on the Positives: One can easily take any situation and look at from both sides but why would you focus on the negative aspect of the situation when there is a lot of positives in almost every situation.
Traveling: I know most of us like to travel and have fun. Travel does give us a lot of happiness and help us in gathering some of the most memorable moments of our life.
Spending Time with Friends and Family: What better way to spend the time than by having some laughs with your folks.
Doing a random act of Kindness: Doing some random act of kindness will help you feel much better.
Being Creative: Creativity helps in overcoming certain emotions and make us feel better. People can choose to show their emotions using creative methods like painting, music, dance, writing etc.
And many more. You do what makes you feel happy, everyone is unique, your way of bringing happiness might be completely different from mine.
Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theatre, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.
Al Lopez
Let me come back to the original question, Can you be happy without MONEY? I would love to know your views about it. Until then, Smile and be happy 🙂.
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A very interesting Topic and love how you broke things so even I could read and understand (I tried reading this time😂).
A very sensitive topic and you was able to execute excellently.
Money is something else,
I've work an NGO and noticed something,
I give all the love I have in store within me, checking on the Beneficiaries, making sure all is running well etc But The Reception is always different when I give money😂
It's like they've never been loved their whole lives until they got that incentive or rather until my show of Love translated to currency.
Humans are Special beings, but as you said, Money shouldn't be the basis for our happiness cause it can be taking away quickly.
THERE'S SO MUCH TO LIFE THAN MONEY CAN AFFORD AND HAPPINESS IS PRICELESS.
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Hmmm...so beautifully put you know.
See... it depends. Sometimes we are stuck in life, maybe in a bad relationship, a job we don't like, or working too much without living life because of money, just to survive.
when someone is stuck in life... its hard to come out of it you know.
But I would tick mark all the stuff you recommneded to do.
One more advise, based on personel experience, in case you don't have real friends or someone who really loves you, dont bother.
Focus on doing what you are passionate about and grow, make friends and relationships with people who are supportive and who make you feel loved, good about life, yourself etc.
Have independent thoughts, because what people say turns out to be wrong. Make decisions that suit you and your soul - weather its a partner, choosing to spend your while with a friend who is worthy, don't be afraid to go out and explore the world alone, on the way you will find companions.
I can't agree with you how much volunteering, travelling can enlarge your perspective because we also are stuck in a situation because of our limited and often retricted perspectives.
Anyway... also don't forget to take awesome care of yourself, by doing something that keeps you fueled, for me its exercise mostly, sometimes crypto, sometimes cats, sometimes travel.
Anything that pecks you up , pursuing that activity is good, anything that feels dull may not be your cup of tea. So shift your life towards engaging things that give you more of that happiness.
Also avoid people who put you down, if you can, if you live in a toxic environment with disagreeable family it may be difficult, but you know you can move out when you can.
Also have a sence of humour...it is so cool!! ...you really become more fun to be with this way...
Anyway blabbering. Stay well!! Cheers!!
Also, sleep well...enjoy that. And avoid too much of virtual stuff, being in phone too long, or computer... enjoy nature and other meaningful things instead, I am sure that will eventually equip one to be more happier and all.
Oh, WOW! There are some cool suggestions there. I loved this
beautifully said.
Thanks for reading my post and for giving your valuable input.
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Happiness doesn't require money, although money can enhance it to a point, it can have a negative effect sometimes.
However, good luck convincing anyone who is suffering and thinks money would solve all their problems, that they shoukd be happy without it 😁
Wish you all happiness in life!
Feel free to send me whatever money you're being burdened with. 😛
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It is. But since you heard it too, then feel free to do the same!
I hate it when something burdens you guys. 🙃
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Love you both alot alot, believe me💜
Not even trying 😂
Wish you the same✌️
p.s.- Not gonna get burdened with money easily 😁
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Hi, hi @pravesh0. I don't know how to answer this question but I agree that money is not everything. The economists say human needs are insatiable and as such, we work and work to earn more. For some, they cannot stop pursuing money.
My opinion is when I am comfortable, all basic needs (food, shelter, clothing and health care) are met, then I can pursue the things I love.
Though I have met few people that are not concerned about money at all. They are not rich (in money) but they are very happy. 😃
Great! I have similar thinking.
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No one can happy without money 💰
Really need money for livelihood 🙏
Good content...
Keep going my friend 💗
Thank you for reading.
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I totally agree with you money is not everything nor does it give happiness rather in its pursuit many people have caused themselves a lot of trouble ( 1 Timothy 6:10). Certainly what has helped you can help us all to be happier, it was a good summary of positive and beneficial things 😉.
Thank you for reading. ❤️
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