The age old question: can money buy people happiness in life? People want and need both happiness and money. There are many opinions, and different perspectives on this topic although it comes down to one thing. The key to a satisfying life is finding a decent middle ground between making an income and making yourself happy. That will get somebody the most out of his or her life.
What is happiness in our lives? John Thomas author of Health and Happiness defines happiness as “being content or satisfied.” “It has depth to it, and accommodates a meaningful life.” “It also acknowledges a full range of emotions, which means that disappointment and pain are inevitably part of life” (Thomas). Things such as faith, love, relationships, goals, and meaningful work lead a person to happiness. So what is wealth defined as? The meaning has changed many times over the years, and it can mean different things depending on one’s lifestyle and where one lives and works. According to Dingles, the author of The True Meaning of Wealth, while taking a poll he asked people what defined wealth. “57% said income, 29% viewed education, and 23% responded one’s profession. But 84% selected that wealth equals net worth”. “In other words what a person owns, minus what they owe”. …show more content…
Everybody must find their own personal money-and-happiness balance. Fraser-Thill says “What’s “enough” money for your friend may not be “enough” for you.” In order to figure out how much money one may need, one should do some basic budgeting. Here are some questions to think on to figure out what one’s money to happiness balance would be. What does “basic survival” mean to one? Most would say, they only need the basics to be happy; food, clothes, and shelter. Although here in America, definitions of “basic survival” vary greatly from person to person. The fewer things people put on their basics list, means the less money one needs to achieve their basic standard of
What is happiness in our lives? John Thomas author of Health and Happiness defines happiness as “being content or satisfied.” “It has depth to it, and accommodates a meaningful life.” “It also acknowledges a full range of emotions, which means that disappointment and pain are inevitably part of life” (Thomas). Things such as faith, love, relationships, goals, and meaningful work lead a person to happiness. So what is wealth defined as? The meaning has changed many times over the years, and it can mean different things depending on one’s lifestyle and where one lives and works. According to Dingles, the author of The True Meaning of Wealth, while taking a poll he asked people what defined wealth. “57% said income, 29% viewed education, and 23% responded one’s profession. But 84% selected that wealth equals net worth”. “In other words what a person owns, minus what they owe”. …show more content…
Everybody must find their own personal money-and-happiness balance. Fraser-Thill says “What’s “enough” money for your friend may not be “enough” for you.” In order to figure out how much money one may need, one should do some basic budgeting. Here are some questions to think on to figure out what one’s money to happiness balance would be. What does “basic survival” mean to one? Most would say, they only need the basics to be happy; food, clothes, and shelter. Although here in America, definitions of “basic survival” vary greatly from person to person. The fewer things people put on their basics list, means the less money one needs to achieve their basic standard of