Do you all feel that money is everything in your life?

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@alienstar (5142)
India
July 9, 2010 7:10am CST
Even though money is not everything in my life, i need money and even you need it isn't it? But doing bad things just for the sake of money is really bad and there are people who say that money can be earned in any way-whether it is in bad way or good way as money is power. Do you also think that money is everything in your life? can money buy anything you like in your life? with more money, can you be happier throughout your life? what are your views regarding this subject? share it with all of us here
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29 responses
• United States
9 Jul 10
I hate to say it, but in this society in which we all live in, people cannot survive without money, so yes, money is a big deal. Does it make things better? No.
• United States
10 Jul 10
Many young people feel that if they don't have money or the things that they want that they don't fit in and that no one loves them, but that simply isn't true. Money isn't everything. If you are not happy with what you have, or if it simply isn't enough for you then you really need to evaluate what your values and your priorities are.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
People are highly influenced by money these days and that is why we do see many youngsters getting into everything where there is money.If they are hardworking and earning money in a good way it is fine but if it is vice versa it is alarming.In some cases it is the unemployment which will disturb many youngsters as desperation does make them do such things sometimes
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@incus99 (1083)
• Philippines
14 Jul 10
For me Love is everything not money.. with perfect love.. makes a happy family.. with happy family.. more inspiration.. lesser stress.. better business dealings.. more profits ..more money!
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Well, you have your point in that because by showing love everybody will like you and you can earn trust also so if you have your business or work the best money will come because of loving it.
@becdmd (704)
• Philippines
10 Jul 10
Money is not our master...rather we should be the one to take control of it. It's created only to buy our needs also our wants but not to the point of wasting it and getting addicted to consume all of it in vain. God wants us to be a good steward, that's why He created it, He bless us with money to supply our needs and to be a blessing to everyone who's in need. Hoarding it will cause people to be a self-indulgent person, living only for themselves, making money the source why they're living, they're afraid of losing it...How foolish it is to think that, most people want to gain more of it...for the sake of fame, investing all their time forgetting other things then all of a sudden, when they got old and frail, they have loads of money and can't contain it, but they couldn't have it when they die. I think money is not everything in our lives it is just used in our everyday needs and helps us to use it properly.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
12 Jul 10
WE lose money and also gain money as all these are part and parcel of life.But most of them cannot tolerate losing money as they tend to get more depressed in life which also effects their daily life which is bad.when you lose money, you have to be extra confident on earning it back by working hard and believing in yourself and then praying god.But just for the same of money, one should not go for illegal way of acquiring money which does hurt everybody
@jinjer168 (1596)
• Philippines
10 Jul 10
I need money to be able to continue living in this world, but money isn't everything for me. Money is an essential tool to have a comfortable life, to help others fill their needs but i believe that money can't give someone a perfect happiness. Money isn't everything its the love i get and shared to my family, friends, relatives and fellowmen around me. Its better to have someone beside me with a little of it than to have all the money without someone to talk to. Man can't live with bread alone I believe. Have a nice week end!
@alienstar (5142)
• India
12 Jul 10
Money is needed and not only to you, but everybody needs it.There are multiple legal ways of earning it and even online earnings are good and only after one will realize the legits sites and distributes equal time working on those sites.But when you lose money, you should never get into illegal ways of acquiring money in a hurry where success may be be found initially and then when something goes wrong you are totally gone in your respect, status etc.So, never go into such things
@Memnon (2170)
10 Jul 10
It is not everything for sure. It is also a fact that without it the quality of one's life is considerably diminished. Most of us maintain a standard of living that is beyond the minimum- let's face it, we all have internet access, hardly a necessity for physical survival. But without it, all us mylotter's quality of life would be affected.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
12 Jul 10
Maybe yes i would agree that quality of ones life would be affected as we also have to maintain our standard of living and that is why everyone is struggling to maintain their identity and also to earn more to improve their position financially.But one need not go illegal way to achieve more money isn't it? our discussions is only centered on this point here.
@X18PRS (114)
• Canada
10 Jul 10
Unfortunately, money plays too much of a role in our lives. I know it is necessary to survive, but it causes so many problems in the world. I mean there are people who struggle to make ends meet, and then there are those who have more money than they know what to do with. Money is so hard to come by, and there are so many companies that will gladly take it from us no matter what our financial status is. Not only companies take our money, but so do the governments (not that I disagree with taxes, but I disagree with wasteful spending and taxing us higher to make up for the costs). Money can definitely make you happier, but unlimited cash doesn't equal happiness. Money can only buy you material items (and necessities, such as food), which can make you momentarily happy. The more material items you have, the more stress you have (maintaining your mansion, storing your boat or car, etc.) But it can't buy you love or perfect health. So, in my opinion, yes money can make you happy, but it is definitely not the most important thing in my life.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
Only in this modern era,money is given the ultimate position in life.Those who have money does seem to have everything and this is really bad.When we see such things getting worser day by day we all do think where we are heading these days isn't it? In a way, even the government should be held responsible for all these wrong doing things happening in tis world as they showed the world what corruption is.Now the also have to take steps to improve things better.Everything doesn't happen overnight and at least if they start something, it may materialize some times later on.
@babshish (1387)
• India
9 Jul 10
Hi alienstar, well money is not everything in life but yes it is one of the most important thing for sure. And everyone has his or her own requirement for living, some can leave with small amount but look for more and some have sufficient but because of their needs or whatever you may call, they also look for more, All of us are running to earn more and more,so we can use the amount for what we like. There are other things also in life which are important, like love, friendship, satisfaction etc, but still many times I feel money plays important role in our life. Just my views.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
Definitely money is one of the most important thing in life as i am also struggling a lot these days to follow my dreams of making good money.But even though i am struggling by putting in so much effort and spending so much of time, i am doing everything legally without hurting anyone.This should be the main motive behind everyone while earning money
• United States
10 Jul 10
I had a family member tell me that I am looking for extra money because I am greedy. The truth of the matter is,this family member has no idea how my husband and I are doing financially and feels that I am the one who is spending money on craft projects (she calls it junk).I hate the idea that she assumes that she knows everything about the family. I am truthfully getting into crafts for two reasons, number 1 it helps me relax and number 2 I am trying to get involved in a couple of craft fairs. I make Christmas Ornaments, paint small birdhouses and I am hoping to learn how to make soap and candles. I do not feel that crafts are a waste of time. I think money is important for survival.I am making money to help supplient the family income. My husband never knows from one week to the next if his paycheck will be short changed (it has been three times already). My husband is also looking for a better job and is aready attending colege online. I am looking for a job and am looing into getting a Masters Degree.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
You are doing good and there is no alternative for hard work.We have to do hard work and along with that god fearing.This will create yourself to be a very god person and also will lots of money.Money cannot buy happiness, but pure love can buy isn't it? it is a real fact of life and everybody cannot understand this simple thing.Your husband is lucky to have a wife like you.keep going
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Jul 10
Yeah, as far as I am concerned, I do not think that all money is everything in my life. Though money is so important in my life , not the most important one. What the most important one in my life I think can be the relationship with my close family. Without my family, I think my life can be so terrible. I need the happiness together with my family!
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
More than good relationship, you don't need anything and that is true and these days its really bad to see that even relationships does depend more on money.There are good people living in this world and there are also many bad people living and also try to influence those who are hell bent on doing good things in life.
• India
9 Jul 10
Money plays an important role in life but one cant say that it is everything.Playing an important role in someones life and helping others come first than money
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
We have to make it a point to help someone who is poor if we can afford something and this is a good thing and not many people do this in their life.There are some really rich people who does keep some amount for charity and as they make it a point to spend some of their valuable time for the sake of these poor people, charitable trust etc and it's a good thing what the are doing isn't it?
@donnelly (86)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
I believe that money is power. Without money, you actions, decisions and way of life is very limited. You cannot go to different places because of limited travel expenses budget, cannot go to shopping malls because of limited shopping budget. Even the food that you want to eat is very limited to cheaper prices. Since you cannot hire maid or errand person, you need to do the work by yourself like washing you clothes, cooking your food, cleaning your house giving you very tight schedules if you are looking for job. People with money sleeps in big houses with air-conditioned room, 2 or more servants are serving them, plenty of food(fresh & delicious), can travel anywhere in an air-conditioned car, can dine out in classy restaurants and can even travel to anywhere in the world. There is a big gap between people with money and people without money.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
Money is power these days and i can also understand as we can see those people with money getting all the desired things in life.They can also influence many other things as they like for sure.But do you also feel that money can be earned in any way just to reach these big people's position in life. I don't say that these big peoples are reaching top position just by doing wrong things in life, but most of them have reached their with hard work isn't it?
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
Money really is a need for us despite of everybody saying that money is not a necessity but to think of the life we are living we all revolve around money in terms of daily consumptions and transportation to name a few. Although that's the positive view of it we also have to think that if we die we can't take the money to heaven so just do good to earn money.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
I don't say that money is not necessary as i am just saying that money should not be given the first priority and kept above all the other things in life.I do feel sorry seeing those bad people who even go to the extent of killing other people or even their loved ones just for the sake of earning big money by doing no work.This is really bad and i always say that one should work hard to earn good money in life
• United Arab Emirates
9 Jul 10
Yes...at this point of time i am looking to make that i have not doen in all my life time. This is a test for me and if know i will do it. i have been having a lack of money...if i do not get what i want in the next one year...i will have to lose my family...
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
Money is needed for everybody, but one should earn it in a proper way without indulging in bad activities as we do see people also killing each other just for the sake of money here which is really bad.Money has to be earned in a proper way and also we should think that money cannot buy everything in life.One main thing is money cannot buy you real love. Can it? such things are many which money cannot buy in this life.So, one should not involve himself in bad things just for money
• Sri Lanka
9 Jul 10
I just don't think that money is everything! We need money, yes. But you can never buy happiness, love and true friendship from money. No matter how many dollars you have in your hand, there are certain things in life that you can't buy. But we need money to live our day to day life. But to live happily... I don't think it depends on money.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
10 Jul 10
Life doesn't depend just on money though it is needed.But how many people in this world can understand this and follow. We can only hope that as other things change, even these things will change in future.Youngsters are mainly misguided or not guided properly these days as they are taking the arial roots for all the wrong doing just for the sake of money
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
12 Jul 10
I don't think money is everything, but life sure is harder if you (like me) don't make a whole lot of money...
• United States
10 Jul 10
If you watch any of the "reality" shows, like "The Housewives of _______," you know that money has not brought them happiness. They of course have their happy moments, but even those of us who are poor have happy moments. It's not the money that makes you happy, it's your outlook on life. Nevertheless, I'd like to have more than I have, but I'm not going to do anything foolish to get it.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
10 Jul 10
Money isn't the only thing important in life. It isn't what brings true happiness. People that feel that money is what they need to be happy and successful are often disappointed. They are missing out on what is truly important. MHaving money and power and wealth cannot guarantee the riches of life. The bonds of family and friendship will make you richer than any amount of money ever could.
@de_toya (2429)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 10
Well, you are right. Money is not everything in our life. But we have to realize that money has take control most of our life. Money could change everything. In this materialistic era, money is everything for most people. Everything could measured by money. I feel there are much different now than twenty years ago or perhaps hundreds years ago. People now measure others by their own wealth. I need much money in my life however, I try to reach it in good way. I hope I can.
@LeoWyatt (169)
• Bulgaria
10 Jul 10
ooo, i don't want to speak about that again, all i am going to say is that money are NOT everything, just an important thing to live your life how you want, and we all love money, if someone say that he doesn't, he lie, but we know that they are not everything :)
@kiziler (11)
• Turkey
10 Jul 10
The money cannot be seen the first thing our life but it cause things in our life going well.With money, it does not mean that everything go well. but without money, everthing does not go well.I mean it is neccessary to the life in order for living humanly.