"Money will not buy you Happiness" this is a phrase I have heard over and over again from anyone I complain to about my financial difficulties I may be having at that time. Is it true though cause when you have no money you often think that money will find you unlimited happiness because it will give you freedom. Yet the more I read that phrase when I have conquered my financial problems I understand it a little different.
Money will not buy you happiness but if used correctly it will give you happiness that you could not find any other way. I have seen and felt the happiness that comes when you are able to help or serve someone who does not have money. I watched my father pay the medical bill of a family that was truly struggling and the tears of joy when they did not know where the money had came from. I have seen meals delivered to widows and single mothers that just did not have the means to buy the meal that they wanted to give their children and the tears of joy as their wishes were granted. Money may not buy you happiness but it will help you find happiness in the service of others.
Truth be told as I have learned so far in this class most people are generally happy so having more money does not increase the amount of happiness we have. What we do with that money is what buys happiness because service has the greatest value over the longest time period and everyone can afford it, some more than others. So if you find that suddenly you have more money than you know what to do with and you have achieved most of the success you had always dreamed of but still do not fill happy or fulfilled. Then I would encourage you to share that wealth and success with others or help other reach their success. Happiness will come to those that love others more than themselves.
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