Money and Happiness
The relationship between money and
happiness is an interesting question, complicated and sensitive to be
discussed. Many people seem very confusing on this point. However, it is needed
occasionally we contemplate these two things to make our lives better future.
According to Gretchen Rubin of
The Happiness Project book (2009), the money that meet basic human needs. Money
is a means and an end of something. This is a way to keep score, winning sense
of security, practice generosity, and gained recognition. Money can lead to a
desire to dominate or idolize. Money symbolize status and success. Money can
create strength in a relationship and in the world. Money often retain things
where we feel short: if only we had the money, we would be adventurous or
respected or become a philanthropist. So the money is needed for survival.
One important way a person
evaluate their situation is to compare themselves to those around them and with
their own previous experiences. For example, people measure themselves against
their peers, and make more money than others in their age group tend to make
people happier.
In my opinion, money is not
completely bring happiness in life because a lot of happiness obtained do not
use the money into a primary gauge of happiness for example, a sense of
happiness, love, hanging out with family and things that do not necessarily
come with spending money. Thus the money does not become a human yardstick in
achieving happiness in life.
