ESL Discussion

money and happiness

Posted by salah gammaa on October 13, 2017 in General Discussion

Of course, every one of us wants to be happy in his life. How do we do that?

Is it possible to buy happiness by money? I have a lot of money; does that mean I am happy? If the answer is yes, it means that poor people are not happy. Depression and other distressing thoughts, do they have anything to do with happiness? Can we be happy by our quality of thoughts?

Many questions, I hope to find some answers for them, thanks for your contributions.  

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  • salah gammaa October 14, 2017 8:55

    Comment allez vous mon ami, Chabane? Money is not everything, that is true. Other people think it is the nerves of life. Here, I am a bit confused. I go with your idea to some extent, but, I don't know why there are always "buts"? Thanks, Chab.

  • salah gammaa October 14, 2017 8:27

    Shayed, yah kiya tha, Mishaikh sahib. I fully, agree with that. If we are contented with what was given to us, that will bring happiness in our life. Hey! Mr. Mishaikh, How would I be contented? If Allah gives me one thousand dollars, I want more. I see that 'X' is having two thousand. I would not be contented with one, I would hope for more. Look at me for instance. In my dictionary, there is no word that was named 'content'. I will ask for more. I asked Allah that I would be contented at Jumaa prayer yesterday. I am glad you have inserted that word 'content' in our discussion. In Arabic we say, contentment is an inexhaustible treasure.    

  • salah gammaa October 14, 2017 7:22

    Shookran jazeelan ya Rosemary! Thanks for those tips above. Did you mean money can buy many things but not happiness? Thanks again Rosemary.

  • salah gammaa October 14, 2017 7:20

    Travino Roman ee dyakuyu! Different views and thought can make the happiness of some people. I agree with that. That discussion about "if you are so smart, why not rich" takes us to work in that direction. Thanks, Ramon.

  • Roman October 13, 2017 20:12

    Well, this discussion reminds me one discussion "if you are so smart, why not rich?" It is not easy to be happy. I think each of us have different view or thoughts about happiness:)

  • andy October 13, 2017 17:19
    Money is not everything but everything will be difficult without it :). In my point of view and experience, happiness has no direct correlation with money, happiness is very subjective. It is true sometimes money can help us get happiness but at the other time, money can also ruin our life .
    To be happy in this short life, I suggest we should not become a slave of anything especially money, money is just the tool, not the aim of this life. Be the master of your life, do what you think is right and good for yourselves and others, then happiness will follow.
  • Chabane October 13, 2017 12:23

    This article said everything. That's true. To add, Money buys any physical thing not psychological and emotional.

    • salah gammaa > Chabane October 14, 2017 15:50

      Merci beacoup mon  ami, Chabane. Thanks for your rare words about psychology concerning money and happiness, thanks agina.

  • Chabane October 13, 2017 12:14

    Not everything money can do or buy, we exchange things without money. Money is not everything in the world. Money can kill someone.

  • Mishaikh October 13, 2017 11:45

    Dara, SABR (Contentedness) gives happiness.  Be happy with what you have, money or not money. Being wealthy gives big responsibility, sometimes it is a problem like poverty is. If you are not balanced you do have any happiness even if you are rich.  If you are SAABIR (contended) then you can achieve happiness even in poverty.  We should pray Allah (Always) that He keeps us dependent upon Him and only Him.

    Thanks for the topic.

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