Money Cannot Buy Happiness?-10//15

There is a famous saying, “money can’t buy happiness.” In some ways, I wholeheartedly agree. But I asked myself-can money really never buy happiness in your life? I think it is a lot deeper than yes or no. I believe that if you fixate all your time and energy on nothing more than making as much money as possible, you will  miss out on much more important parts of life, and be miserable for it, even if not right away. I have never been rich nor poor. My father provides for us well, and we sometimes enjoy life’s “extras”, but he also makes sure to teach me the importance of living within your means. I do hope to one day be wealthy enough to have a comfortable lifestyle that allows for the house of my dreams, nice possessions like vehicles and clothing, and opportunities to do things such as travel and take time off from work. Being wealthy is a goal, and plays a large part of all the hard work and extra hours I am putting in at school and work. That being said, money has never, and will never, be the most important thing to me. It is not even a contest.

I have often thought about being “rich” one day, and in every single thought or fantasy I have, I am rich not just in money, but in happiness, faith, and people I love and that love me. I vow to never, ever wake up to find myself with a hefty bank account, but miserable and with no loved ones to be found. Strengthening relationships, both with people and with God, and finding my own form of happiness in my life is much more important to me than being in the top 1% of the wealth bracket.

In conclusion, though I sometimes don’t like it, I know that money is an essential part of living in this world. The cushion extra money provides is very comforting. Having money can definitely make things easier and can open up roads that lead to happiness. However, money is no source of happiness. Maybe one day I will be wealthy, and have a Corvette and a swimming pool, or maybe I will not. I know that money is important to me and can even act as a symbol of my accomplishments. But, it will never come in between what is really important to me, things that can’t be bought or sold.