World statistics:"Half of the world nearly three billion people,live on less than $2 a day". In India a person can live happily and comfortably with $2/day. Isn't the poverty standards set by a group of people who think luxury is the only mode of happiness?
A satisfied life with $2 a day covering all basic amenities like food, shelter & love is enough for happiness.
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I think money gives financial securities and also happiness.You are absolutely secure about the future.You can help people in times of need.The world statistics is correct and people should strive hard to gather more wealth.
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JoMothinks: I agree that happiness is a state of mind, but there is much more to happiness than basic shelter, food, and love. Life is about accomplishments and achieving goals. It's about learning and sharing that knowledge, becoming a better person as a result. I don't see money as the end goal, but in most instances money is the result of hard work and need to succeed. There are many different views on how much is too much. Most Americans want more than they really need while people in India may use less than they actually deserve. Money is not the root of everything, but it is a measure of success and let's you know that you are accomplishing something. There's no point in living day to day when you can provide for yourself and your family well into the future with the security of having money saved away.
Dreamthinks: I agree largely with JoMo. I see a World full of needless Financial inequity, where some are allowed to have wealth well above basic needs whilst others can't even get enough Money to fulfil Basic Needs. Like it or not it's become a Capitalist and Consumerist World Society and the only Hope for progress towards Enlightenment now is through Capitalism with a Human Face. My Country, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is going in the wrong direction, with the Poorest having even less opportunity than hitherto to improve our lot, whilst we Live in some Middle Class Consumerist Fairyland where those with no Cash are looked down upon.
poolmeisterthinks: Whether you like it or not, it's money that makes the world go 'round. Money is opportunity. It is a capitalist notion, but it's an idea that much of the world has come to embrace. Money will not buy you happiness, but it can buy you freedom to do the things you want to do. Living on what you need is sustainable, but what happens when you are injured and need to care for a family. It is necessary at times to have excess saving for emergency situation like these.
simpleenoughthinks: Family, friends, shelter, food, and love are definitely important in one's life. They are arguably the single most important things in most peoples lives. That's not to say that money isn't important. It's important to not struggle, to live within your means but still treat yourself o the occasional luxury now and then. If more people lived a modest lifestyle, maybe the world would not be so unbalanced between the rich and the poor.
DZBthinks: I agree with JBonnin to a certain level but the is not black or white answer to that question and security is relative. If you have grown up in the mtv generation, you are bound to want a lot more than someone who grew up last century or some place where they don't have access to media. It also has a lot to do with status and class too. We are human afterall and succumb to the ideals of our society. Class plays an important role since we all want to fell that we belong somewhere. That is not to say that we all want to be fit a certain stereo-type but we tend to gravitate towards certain ideals based on the generation we live in, how much exposure we have and our class in society.
babakebsthinks: True; happiness is a state of mine, true; money gives you financial security. But i think it depends on the environment or the society you are and much more the individual itself, food, shelter and love is enough for your happiness but not for others. In India they can live $2 a day per person, in Africa they can live $1 a day per person and yet they are happy with what they have, but in America and Europe they need much more than that to be happy because is entirely a different environment and society. Gem just mentioned that he was happier when he was in the University and broke is because his tuition is paid for and again a different society. Money is'nt everything but it contributes to everything, from healthy living, to happiness. Living in this defferent societies has there advantages and disadvantages when you are either rich or poor.
mfinneythinks: It's not a simple choice. You can be happy with the basics if you are alone or if your social circle and family live simply and are happy this way. What do you do if your partner wants the kids to go to private school? What if you meet someone who lives in London? Try living on £2 a day let alone $2. If you want to take part a full part in society you have to earn a reasonable wage. The only other choices are to stay at home with your folks (if they'll keep you) or drop out.
