Some says that life revolves around money and that people need money to be happy in life. Well that's partially true because we need money to buy food, buy clothes and pay rent for our house or buy one. If we do not have money to provide these basic needs for ourselves and for our family, we'll surely become anxious. If you have more money that you can even use it for some luxuries such as travelling and buying things aside from the basic needs.
Even when faced with losing their job and source of income or even their house, people still want to have the things that money can buy. Those are the kind of people which can easily give in and be a victim of advertisers which makes interesting and ads to entice the consumers to buy a new and bigger house, the newest car and branded clothes. Not having money is not a problem. There is an option to take out loans or use a credit card.
Nowadays, many people want to look rich even if it they end up being in a lot of debts.
But later on, you'll be hit with reality. This is what the book The Narcissism Epidemic says:
“Borrowing eye-catching products to look and feel rich is just like sniffing cocaine to make you feel better,”.... “Initially, they were both cheap and effective — but they were short-lived. Eventually, you will become depressed and depressed. ”
The bible warns people that trying to be showy of one's means of life is foolishness. In fact, material things are needed in life but being obsessed with it may result to losing the more important things in life which no matter how rich you are, money can't buy them.
In this article, let me discuss the three things that money can't buy.
Contentment. Even with a simple kind of life and simple way of living, some people are still happy because they are contented of what they have. Buy there are also people who find it hard to be contented with having only the basic things they need, they want to strive for more.
Good and harmonious family relationship. A lot of experiences shows that money can't buy a good family relationship. Those parents who strived so hard to provide the luxuries of their children and works long hours and spends only a bit of their time for their family usually ends up being unhappy, both the parents and the children. Being overly concerned of their work and even on times that he should spend with the family, but instead he looks out for his job and spends long hours over the phone even when on a day off, instead of spending quality time with the family. Children with such parents usually feels unloved, though the parent's intention is just to be able to provide all the things they need, including the luxuries.
A teenager says that her dad is always travelling, and she knows that it is part of his job, but she feels that her dad's job is not the only thing he has a responsibility, he also has a responsibility to his daughter.
Always remember that a good family relationship can never be bought with money. Harmonious relationship with the family will only become possible if a person spends quality time with his family and will give attention and love to his family.
Complete peace of mind. I remember a story my high school friend once told me. Her mother always reminds her to marry a rich man and always to good in school, graduate and get a good-paying job so that if in case her husband ran out of money, she'll have her own money. She told me that her money is all that matters to her mom and everyday she keeps on talking about how important money is. Well, money is actually important.
But think about it, when you plan for your future, what things do plan and think about? Even with a lot of money, you will never find a total peace of mind. Yes, being financially secured is indeed important, but if money is all you think about all the time, you will never be happy about it. Even when someone becomes financially secured and gains a lot of money, he will still worry about things such us, what if he or she lost his money? What if someone robs him? What if he lost his house?
Always remember that even if you have a lot of savings, you will never be sure of what will happen to you in the future. Money can never cure all the sickness and can never stop a person from dying.
We should keep in mind that money can't buy all the important things in life. The bible even tells us that even with all the luxuries, a person's life does not come from his possessions.
Yes, money certainly cannot buy everything. Even the rich fool in the Bible realized that even after all the possession he had his life was still at skate. There are just things money cannot buy and one very important thing is life.