Jul 19, 2006, 10:04 AM
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People who say that money can't buy happiness are ridiculously idealistic. Of course, anyone who defines happiness by their material possessions has a warped sense of what happiness is, but to think that money can't smooth the way for you is naive.
Just think of all the things that really make you happy. In my case, it's spending time with my family, relaxing in the mountains with a good book, sitting by an open window smelling the rain, etc. What money does is it buys you TIME to do these things. How much time can you realistically spend relaxing in a hammock by the creek when you're working your fingers to the bone to pay your bills? How are you going to get to the mountains? Where will you stay when you get there with no money?
Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can help.
Oh, and I'm relatively happy. I'd be happier if I had more money, though.
How ya doing, buddy?
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Alice