You’d never want to rob my house. I’m being absolutely serious here. You could enter our front door, have a look around, see nothing you like, then go straight over to the house across the road. At least, that’s what my husband and I usually have a big laugh about. Our house isn’t flashy, not on the outside or on the inside. We don’t have comfortable leather seats from La-Z-Boy, we don’t have TVs so large they could almost blind your eyes, or extravagant clothes you’d see on a runway. But we are incredibly grateful for what we do have, and for what we can provide for our 3 children. The fact is, though, that money is a part of life and sometimes it’s hard to be happy with what you only have.
Struggling to make ends meet
I read an US economy is trying to get back on track after the Great Recession. And if you’re an Australian like me, you’ll know that an Just a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date. The views I express here are subject to change and evolving as I grow and learn.
Terrific post. Money does not buy happiness, but it does ensure a way to attain much of it. There is a saying that goes “whoever said money does not buy happiness is shopping in the wrong store”. I do believe that is partially true. I have been on the end when totally broke, and now on the end making a good salary. Yes, I am happier with money. Yet, I have never been one to buy based on trends and labels. I don’t let it define me. Live life to the fullest and don’t worry about buying expensive things. Friends and family come first.
Excellent comment, Phil. I agree, when we have more money, other parts of our lives do benefit in a positive way. It’s just a matter of realising that money itself will not fix all our problems and it won’t always keep us feeling happy forever. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!