I have been friends with someone whose perspective on life seems to be centered around using the power of money at all times to get things done. His personal aspiration is to amass more money so he can acquire everything he wants. I appreciate him for being a hardworking individual and admire the goals he sets for his life.
While I have always loved his perspective on money, I have also engaged him in some discussions where I share my point of view regarding money. money is indeed powerful and does a lot of things, it answereth all things as the bible says(Ecclesiastics 10:19) , and I believe it can bring many things into our lives.
Having money grants you the power of influence; money itself I would say is influence. It is something everyone strives for and desires to have in sufficient amounts. The power of money cannot be fully enumerated here, but despite being a potent tool for gaining influence or acquiring what we desire, it isn't everything.
Many people are willing to do almost anything for money, but do forget that there are limits to its power or influence. There are heights money can't make you reach and things money can't buy for you.
Unfortunately, many people place their trust in money and build their entire lives around it, only to realize the limits of its influence at some point.
It is that point they recognize the importance of other things they never gave attention to while prioritizing money. Over the years, many individuals I have known have helped me, build me to reach a stage in life where money alone couldn't have taken me. This emphasizes the power of relationships and the value of people in my personal philosophy of life.
I consider life to be about valuing the people I have in my life, as they are more precious to me than any amount of money. The value of people far exceeds the value of money alone. There are things that money can't provide, such as life, happiness, and love. It's challenging to find true happiness or buy genuine love with money.
In the final stages of a person's life, money remains silent and cannot buy additional time, days, or months. Nevertheless, money is beneficial, and not having it can cause one to miss good things of this life, fail to make certain achievements or maintain a certain quality of life that brings satisfaction. It's crucial not to have misplaced priorities over money and not recognize the value of other important things in life.
The have been studies that show that up to a certain point, money does "buy happiness" - the number would vary of course for to cost of living and such, but basically that limit is, getting you the things you need and want, like a nice home, transportation, school for kids, no worries about paying bills or buying groceries, clothes and hobbies. After that, the more money you add, the less it makes you happy.
What this says to me is, we all want a good life free from stress about how to survive, with freedom to live as we please, but after that it's just a number.
I appreciate your perspective, and I agree with what you've shared. It's a fact that money can contribute to happiness up to a certain point, yet there are other things that contribute to genuine happiness. We pursue financial success and work diligently for it, thinking we will be satisfied or happy by having them in abundance, in the end we realize that there is more to this life than just money. This realization is why I seek fulfillment beyond what money alone can provide.
You've shared such a thoughtful perspective on money and life. Indeed, while money is a powerful tool, the true richness lies in the relationships we nurture and the moments we cherish beyond what money can buy. It's a beautiful balance you've highlighted between the value of wealth and the priceless treasures of life's experiences and connections.
Thanks for finding this piece very thoughtful.
The value of people far exceeds the value of money. Most relationships built can take you to a stage where money alone cannot take you to. Nice Thoughs shared.
Yea that's so true and it's something I have personally experienced. Thanks for finding this piece thoughtful
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The value of money cannot be over-emphasised but as you pinpoint money can't buy everything but marks at the centre of some people's happiness. It's so ironically that some have the money but aren't happy while some are happy but have no money.