How much would be too much for you?

For some there would not be an expression saying "too much" when it comes to wordly possessions and materials. Once the person gets the queens crown, then it is queen of what?, followed by wanting to queen of more and more. To me " too much" would mean more than what i need in terms of my needs,simple luxuries and things to keep the loved ones and family around happy. For example A luxurious house built like a palace would be too much A sports car would be too much Excess of money which spoils and degrades our ways of life would be too much A holiday travel more than once a quarter would mean too much. This list can go on and on in terms of material things and pleasures But then these again are at the extreme end and i would say i would be content as to where i am presently on this scale and a little bit towards this would bring in some amout of further satisfaction. Actually i'm glad that you brought this up Mimpi, and its for the reason that we seldom think about this. Maybe some don't want to.

Hi Mou nice discussion yeah u r very right, every one has differnt opinion to judge their satisfaction level And its saying that Wishes never ends, after getting one completed, hundred more are on their way. It remind me a person, whom we met at breakfast at hotel, he just say, he need to have money so he can live comfortably and in case of any problem( god forbid) take his wife and kids to good hospital for good care" i do agree with him Take care

As far as I am concerned, it becomes "too much" the second you start to take the things you have for granted. There is no denying the pleasures that can be gained from possessions in life, but when the pleasure or appreciation aspect starts to take a back seat then maybe it's time to start thinking about what is really necessary and what is not. For many people it doesn't matter how much they have because it will just never be enough! For people like this, there will always be something brighter, shinier, more expensive, more modern etc, or something that someone else has that they must have also just to keep up. In my opinion, it is people like this that have deep seated issues to address from within and are overcompensating through materialistic pursuits rather than facing certain pyschological realities head on.

Hello dear mimpi. It is hard to say how much would be too much depending on each individual's desire and ambition. Psychologically speaking, when one aim of ours is reached, there will be another aim to be set for it. This is what we say, "Set or plan a goal or aim, and you will try your best to reach it." There are so many goals for us to reach, one after another. So based on my humble view, it is hard to say how much would be too much for people in whatever is talked about, money included. Good day to dear mimpi.

I will tell a story here and maybe the one it is about will recognize herself but in my view this woman did something so foolish that she ought to be ashamed. Hubby and I were visiting an office on business and the receptionist had on her desk a bouquet of 2 dozen purple roses. This was many years ago when purple roses were quite rare and more expensive than commoner colors. We complimented her on the bouquet and here is what she told us. Oh, yes, she said, those are from my husband for Valentines Day. We have been married two years, she continued, and last year he bought me red ones. I threw them in his face, she exclaimed, in indignation. She made him go buy more roses and this time, she said to him "You had better bring the right color!" So he went out and got her the purple ones that year and then again he bought her the purple ones the second year. Instead of being joyful that her husband cared enough to give her flowers, and instead of rejoicing in their beauty, her only concern was that she had "won" in bending her new husband to her will. Hubby and I walked out shaking our heads and each of us had the same thought. Bet he won't be there to bring her flowers the third year! For some reason this strikes me as similar to the person who would have to have the crown of the queen to be happy. I am happy to have a high-minded, well-mannered, and moral husband who loves me and takes his responsibilities seriously. If he buys me flowers, fine, but what I'd rather have is the autonomy to feel comfortable buying my own...or not, as my own choice. I am happy having a safe comfortable place to live. It doesn't have to be expensive or large or trendy. I am happy to have enough wholesome food to eat and a few loyal and honest friends. I guess I am behind, too! But I am happy.

"But I don't have anything to wear." I find myself saying that all the time even though my closet, my chest of drawers and more boxes in the garage are overflowing with all my clothes. Even though I always complain, I haven't bought myself any type of clothing for a year now since I know I don't need more. My mom and sister are the ones who would always have me in their thoughts during their shopping sprees. My mom is especially buying this and that often. She came from a very poor family and through her own hard work and with no support from her family, was able to make something out of herself. So I think her overconsumption is partly due to not having any when she was growing up. I think she's also making sure that her kids don't experience what she went through when she was younger that she tends to spoil us rotten when she can. "The grass is always greener on the other side." I have heard that said way too many times but how green would you like that grass to be that you put your family togetherness, relationships and sanity at risk? One of these days, there would be no metaphoric grass anymore as everyone and anyone has chewed as well as dreamed about getting to that other pasture. "Keeping up with the Joneses." This has been said way too many times too. But it originated from a time when people in the same neighborhood, in the same status and financial standing compete with each other for things that they can afford. Now, the guy who can barely eat and pay his bills wants to have the same car that Mr. Jones, who have millions, is driving. The girl who lives paycheck to paycheck has to have that brand-name blouse and purse that cost more than what she makes in a month. People buy things with their credit cards and they would pay it off with their next paycheck. I am in no position to say how much material aspirations would be too much. I am lucky enough to have a mother who aspired to make something more of herself and a father who came from a well-to-do family that I don't have anything to worry about financially. When I can't afford this or that, they are always there to help me out. Maybe that is my problem, I am happy and spoiled with what I have that I really don't aspire to have anything else or learn.

money, material and luxury become too much for me when they become too much for what they are intended for.Peace and happiness.

for most of the people GRASS IS ALWAYS GREANER ON OTHER SIDE.i,on one side like to live but sometimes,i do have to confess,i do become envious.

Hi mimpi, I think it would be too much when the things start to not have value or significance at all. I mean having too much cash would force a person to either spend until his eyes are crossed, give them away, or just use them as scratch paper. It wouldnt matter to him because he has a lot of it. It would still have value in the society's point of view but to him its dispensable. I really dont mind not having a lot but as long as Im comfortable and dont feel that I have just too much or at least just a bit more than enough, then Im good. I just think that once something is more than enough for you, you dont own it anymore and others have a right to it. Something like that.

I'm greedy, i even can't give you a certain amount. But most of the time, i feel happy is enough for me, no matter what i eat or wear, where i live. I just need a cup of tea, a book and some beautiful sunshine. I only feel jealous when compare with others, so comparison sometimes not very good. Now, i focus on myself, only compare with myself, and make sure i'm trying my best all the time, and make progress. I know being happy already is a very difficult one to arrive at, we can't always be happy. The common nature of human is greedy. We expecting good to be better all the time.

I don't know that there's a "too much." I do think that some people will never be satisfied even if they have everything in the world. Some people only believe they can be happy with stuff, or power, or whatever else. Others are happy just to be able to serve their families a meal each night. I always work hard and want more and more, but not because I'm not content and grateful for what I already have. I just like working for the next thing. And as I've learned, when you start to be successful, make more money, etc, it doesn't erase your problems. There's always a new bill to pay, a new thing to buy.

happiness can come in many ways. You really do not need to reach th pinnacle of any organisation or country to becoem happy. Ainfact the top is always a very lonely place. in fact it is said that uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. many a time a poor man is happier then the richest man in th world. he has no worries. It is always the small things in life whcih give the maximum pleasure. if you are sitting and some one suddenly brings you a chocolate or a pastry that you love, it is happiness.

Hi Mimpi..Money can buy only material and luxury,but it cannot buy happiness.Too much craving for materialstic thing only leads to greed,insecurity, and unhappiness..If a person has a golden heart,he or she can have a rich store house of love and compassion ,and can herald a rich supply of happiness and well being,which can surpass all material comforts,and make life more meaningful......

Too much is when people have gone past the point where they need anything. People who don't even think about dropping a grand on a suit of clothes, when I can't even afford a new suit. If you buy or have allot of things you don't need then it's too much. A large portion of people live that way, but those that do should be careful, the cruel world gives harsh reality checks. I know from experience.

I have enough right now and cannot ask for more.All my material needs have been fulfilled .I am able to afford books that I want to read, clothes that I want to buy.I haev enough luxury. But I cannot say how much would be too much for me, because whatever is extra with me I would only pass it on to my child and his children.

it depends on the individuals. I think for me, it is to that point where i will need not think about money anymore. I will have that much where I can support myself and family in very good way. Life should be comfortable but not like crown of princess

I could put this way, in three words. I WANT PEACE If some one aspires for this, two things they have to do.. quite simple.. Remove " I" and " Want" from the above.. .. Only Peace remains.. It is only " I" ...manifesting the Ego, in humans.. and which in turns increases the greed and desire in man for more and more WANTS.. Cutting short, the first one, "I" will automatically subside the other one,.. and thereby... "too much" complications will never arise, we hence on the topic about too much will not surface.. To the point, i am simple, sticking to simplest life possible on earth.. like my friend Mou. God bless you friend.

As long as I have my family and friends around to share whatever I have I would never say I have too much. One the materialistic things become more important than family and friends then I would say I have too much. Once you learn to share whatever you have you will never be having too much. You will then be having the satisfaction of helping more needy people. I am happiest when I am able to help someone.

I always thought that I'd be happy with very little money - just enough to pay my bills and have a little left over for luxuries, but I've revised my opinion on this. I want enough money that I don't have to think about it when I see something I want to buy. I don't have expensive tastes, but it would be nice to be able to pick up a pack of socks or underwear without worrying about whether I'll be able to buy dinner tomorrow if I do.

I would be very much happy if I didnt have to think twice for something that I wanted to buy, be it anything. That is all I want