Is money the key to happiness?

Question

Please explain your answer. Make sure you are against the statement.

Answer 1

yes it is... because you can buy love and lots of other stuff with money :)

Answer 2

I did my undergraduate research project on this exact topic and what I found is that there is a strong positive correlation between money earned and perception of happiness in both personal and professional life. This was supported with prior research along similar venues although not as direct as my study was.

The overall theory behind this is that with elevated levels of money there is a reduction in financial stressors, more liquid income that allows for the ability to do fun activities with family members which increases familial bonding. Basic needs are easily fulfilled, such as food, shelter, and clothing allowing for more fulfilling pursuits, such as educational and recreational endeavors.

When money is a problem, a whole host of problems come with it. Constant and continual stress, worry about home, health, food, etc. This stress brings on tension between family members. Jobs in the lower income range are often unfulfilling and stressful. The stress in the home and the job often work together to remove most opportunities for happiness. This can actually be extended to look at even the basic healthcare system. Without money there is often inadequate healthcare and increased medical problems which is not an issue for those with money.

Answer 3

if you are already happy money can make you a lot happier

Answer 4

no love is

Answer 5

no, but it helps to live a comfortable life.

Answer 6

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People and societies endeavour to liberate themselves from the distressing experiences, disorder and repressive social structures that have prevailed over the world for long periods. We only need to glance at ancient Greece; the Great Roman Empire; Tsarist Russia, or the so-called Age of Enlightenment, and even the 20th century-a century of misery which saw two world wars and world-wide social disasters. No matter upon which century or location you concentrate your research, the picture will not be appreciably different.

If this is the case, why haven't people succeeded in solving these problems, or at least some efforts been made to remove such social diseases from society?

People have encountered these problems in all ages, yet each time they have failed to find any solutions because the methods they employed were inappropriate. They sought various solutions, tried different political systems, laid down impracticable and totalitarian rules, stirred up revolutions or subscribed to perverted ideologies, while many others preferred to adopt an indifferent attitude and merely accepted the status quo.

In our day, people are almost numbed by this way of living. They readily believe these problems to be "facts of life." They picture a society immune to these problems as being nothing short of impossible-a dream utopia. They persistently and openly express their distaste for such a way of living, yet easily embrace it, since they think they have no other alternative.

The resolution of all these problematic issues is possible only by living by the principles of the "true religion." Only when the values of true religion prevail can a pleasant and tranquil scene replace this gloomy and unfavourable picture, which is doomed to continue so long as God's limits are ignored. To put it another way, people are enslaved by these complications as long as they avoid the values of the Qur'an. Put simply, this is the "nightmare of disbeliefe" and the link below for this wonderful book:

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(But whoever turns away from the Qur’an, he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.) (Qur’an, 20:124)

This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success.

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Answer 7

Money helps. But it does not really result in happiness.

It's more of what you do with it.

Personally I think I'd be happier with more money just because I've lived without it most of my life and I would want to travel, or who knows.. just try things

Answer 8

Nope. My family has never had enough money, yet all of us are happy.

I enjoy life to the fullest extent. I've got a place to live, a good family, amazing friends I know I can count on, a healthy body, a great relationship with God, and self-confidence.

I've got a lot to live for. I'm so happy with who I am.

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God Bless!

Answer 9

no, there are some happy poor people and plenty of unhappy rich people.  The key to happiness is knowing what unlocks your heart.