itsmee
10 Answers
jhharlan
Ducky
Bob/PKB
Money is not a source of happiness. It is a source of security and stuff. I just received a very large sum of money from the life insurance policy my sister and I shared. VERY large.
I am not happier. I don't have my mom. Most of the money will be invested and supplement my income for the rest of my life. I may be using some to repair and upgrade my home a little, buy that sewing machine and motorcycle, and take a trip to Italy. I may get that Taboo bowling ball I've wanted for three years. My kids don't need my help, if they use their inheritance wisely.
Am I happier? No. Will I have a nicer home, more stuff, and a memorable trip? Probably.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Bob, I'm sorry about your mom. It took me quite awhile to recover from my mom's death. Too long. In fact, I'll never totally recover but it's a situation that I can live with now.
Go on a spree ~ you deserve it : )
Itsmee, don't get me wrong; the money is appreciated. When I look at your list, I just see it growing. You may get temporary pleasure in acquiring stuff, and true happiness doesn't hinge on stuff. I'm happier when my kids and grandchildren are healthy...mind, body, soul. No amount of money can assure that.
As far as trips go, we're trying to figure out a way for everyone to go to Australia in about 6 months to see our son and brother. We're saving up for it now. (I'm not holding my breath) Antianxiety pills might help me. I know that Whoopie took a plane trip not long ago. I have Fear of Flying.
I think our kids always need our help - maybe not financially but emotionally. And we need them.
Tommy ... Did you hear that? Australia. Maybe.
itsmee, the spree girl.
My brother told me it would take about 6 months to somewhat recover from my mother leaving. He was kinda right. Hope you're well. My mom was 71 when she had the stroke that totally incapacitated her. I was blown away and couldn't even speak for about 4 months. (psychotherapy helped me)
robertgrist
I consider money woes a bane to happiness. Avoiding the stress associated with money by letting others, who relish such a tactless, tasteless ploy befuddle themselves in its amusement seems charitable and wise…but is also my pet form of sporting revenge.
befuddle |bi?f?dl|
verb [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. befuddled)
make (someone) unable to think clearly: he has an air of befuddled unworthiness.
More money would give me greater opportunity to exploit those who see themselves as worthless human beings due to their lack of finance. The oxymoron of this is obvious to me. Your value far exceeds stacks of green paper slips and piles of metal disks.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Tommyh
No.But it sure helps if you can suffer in comfort.Having enough money to generate stability in your life certainly helps.Never take your money for granted.The GFC taught a lot of people some lessons.(Me included).
| 10 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
mycatsmom
heres the truth........if money could buy happiness, then why are all these movie and TV stars doing drugs, drinking excessively, seeing psychiatrists, having drugs over doses, committing suicide , getting divorces.?
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
digger
I want to go to Heaven, so I intend on giving away all my money to charity as soon as possible....uh...maybe next week.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
(dindin)
no because money cant buy happiness...
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
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