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Money is always good, you just need to spend them well, and not always think on the money. As said above me, I would still be doing what i like. I just think, that some people are forgetting their roots, and becomes greedy.

i disagree. i think it depends on the person. some people get greedy and forever want more and more money, and in this way they will never be happy. however, others will simply be happy not to have to worry about debts, or being able to go out more often etc. having less money may mean that you are stressed about paying bills, unable to take holiday time on account of losing money etc. personality is the deciding point over whether you can be happy with what you have or not. Birdie -

I agree. Money is a necessity and when used wisely, it can, like you say, bring contentment but it doesn't buy happiness. I had a roommate many years ago who went from rags to riches. When her Mom passed away, my roommate inherited quite a sum of money. Her so called friends were right there in her face trying to help her spend. I remember my roommate's words to this day 'I was happier when I was broke'. Money is fine but it can also cause a lot of problems. I also agree with you on the importance of being close to God. That, too, is very important to me. One can never put a price tag on that!!!

I would ask you, how many people you know have made more money and at the same time have become more miserable? Should be relative to what the person does with their earnings, if they still have personal values, morals, beliefs, you know money can't buy any of that. I agree that money is not everything in life, but is a resource that no one rejects, makes things in life a little or a lot easier (I am NOT saying that money makes happiness) therefore making life a little more relaxing. I'm not a wealthy person and I don't think I'll become a millionaire, but just like you mentioned, having the basics, being happy, have inner peace is a big advantage in life to move forward. Money is a complement that I wouldn't mind accepting.

I think your thinking is right sometimes but wrong sometimes too. I clean houses for a living, self employed and my clients mostly are rich. The ones that are really rich think their poop don't stink. The really rich ones never tip or give a christmas gift. The really rich ones never think anything of it when they cancel a cleaning, not realizing or caring, that my cleaning their house is my living and when they cancel that's money out of my pocket that I need to live. Then I have the clients that are well off but not rich. They have all the toys and nice things and don't have any debt and make a really good living. They are the generous ones. They tip me often and give me gifts and money at christmas. They are the ones that never cancel their cleaning no matter what. They go on holidays for a month at a time and they still have me clean their house every week that they are gone and I just find things to clean. Thats when I do their spring cleanings, like washing walls and inside cupboards. They are the ones that understand I do cleaning for a living and that I need the income to survive. Then I have some clients that are the poorer ones. Those ones show their appreciation with gifts that they made, like a jar of pickles or spagetti sauce. I charge them a little less because I know they can't afford to pay a lot to get their house cleaned and I know how much they appreciate everything I do for them. So in some ways you are right that the really rich people aren't happy, and even if they are you would never know it because they don't seem to laugh or smile much, do they???? Cheers my friend and happy mylotting, Chris

I've heard the old saying that money can't buy happiness but I've always had this desire to find out for myself. Seriously though, I've never had an overwhelming desire to be super wealthy. I always thought it would be great to have enough money to maintain a moderate lifestyle and not have to worry about whether I was going to have enough in the bank to pay the bills. So I guess I would have to disagree with you about having more money would equal a more miserable life. I think having enough money to be comfortable would be a a good thing and would make my life better.

I have a girl, and another on the way soon. So, more money would be great for the kids. I do have more than I need. As long as I have my family, food, clothing, and shelter, I am okay. But I want the best for my children and husband, siblings, and parents.

You become miserable only when you do not know how to share your blessings. But if you know how to share what you have, how to make other people happy also, then you will be surrounded by good vibes, everything will turn out right as the people around you are happy too and are praying for more blessings for you. However, when money makes a person different and selfish, then that's when misery will take over his life.

Well actually for me I don't think that money would make me unhappy I would actually be really happy because I need money right now to help me pay off my college and also to pay off the house for my mom and dad buy a car. The more money the better because than I wouldn't have to worry so much about all those bills and I would be stress free. I would be able to provide so much for everyone in my family and my puppy.

for me having plenty of money doesn't make me happy. of course we all nedd money but what's more important to me is the relationship to our families. what can you do with money when there's no peace in your home. im contented eating 3 times a day i can buy the needs of my son and went to the mall once a week to go unwind. i have a simple life but happy life. i known people who is rich but unhappy like with the celebrites, lindsay lohan.paris hilton, kris aquino.Hope their money can fix their lives

Enough money will be enough. Enough for your family to eat three times a day. enough to send your kids to school.

the greater our income, the greater our spending.It has become the law of nature for all of us.between revenues and expenditures balanced.but still we can still save for the purposes that do not terduka in the future. wealth can not make us happy if not in balance with our faith in Allah.

I think it is the person who holds the money that decides what his life is gonna be.so that's why if you have a lot of money you should spend it wisely and avoid buying necessary things because when the time comes that money will be of good use to you.

i agree with you..there is no one perfect in this world,..they said that money can buy anything,i dont think its true.There are also things that money can't buy example love and happiness.MOney can also turns a person into someone different if he will use it for no good.Maybe just try to live a simple life even if you have enough money or your earning too much to avoid more problems and to have peace of mind.

Well I agree and disagree. I definitely believe that if you are content and have a good relationship with God you will be happy. On the other hand, I don't think that the more money you have the more miserable you become. I have progressively gained in annual salary for several years now and I've found that it just allows me to experience more and live better. I can definitely see how it could negatively effect some though. Great topic.

I do agree in a sense, that the more they have the more they want, and that can be a bad thing, as it would be used in the wrong way, and it wouldn't help them one bit. Now, I will say though, that if the money is put to good use in helping others that need it or paying what they need to pay, then I would say, that they would be happy. I have never really thought about it myself, as I knew that I started making money online, that I wouldn't become rice, so I would never have that situation to even think about. I woulod pay off though what needs to be paid off, and ptu some money into the Lord's work, and I know I would live comfortably. Good luck to you and happy mylotting.

I dont belive in God. Money will open doors for you. I need money to motivate me.

i also believe that once a people have contentment in life, that person is much happier. but i also believe that we should not have just enough money for our basic needs. atleast we have a extra money for emergency purposes.. right????

I believe it depends on the person. If a person values money over their loved ones, then we may have a problem. However, if it were me, I would only use it for hobbies like crafting and basic needs. I would not think about the money, but having more opportunities to enjoy the things I love to do.