Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Money CAN NOT buy happiness

I got this a kinda story from my english book. and i'm just like to share to you all guys..


In this modern day and age,especially in big cities,people have to work hard to make ends meet. Many of them have to continuosly keep their nose to grindstone to ensure that their hard won earnings will keep them financially secure even into the future. Howeve,not all people are that far-sighted. There are those that do work their heads off in order to bring home a big salary, only to squander it in no time partying after office hours or over the weekend. Which of these two categories of people are happie, the savers or the big spanders? incidientally, are people with all the money in the world capable of being happy at all? I personally am one of those steadfast supporters of the old adage that says "Money doesn't guarantee you happiness"
An example of a person to whom the above saying cleary applies is the world renowned former international King of Pop,Michael Jackson. Who would argue about his immense wealth? having accumulated his fortune during his glorious days as one he wants, do anyhthing he wants. Living in a place big enough to house a whole army with a vast park that could double as a theme park, he should be the happiest person ever. but is he?
I, for one wouldn't want to trade places with him for anything in the world. He probably lives a secluded existence deprived of any contact with other people, surrounded say and night by boduguards who will shoo anyone who dares to come within one meter of their charge. I'm asking you, what kind of life would that be,without any friends of neighbors being able to say hi or have a nice chat with you? Michael Jackson may be enormously rich, but it seems to me that his life is totally devoid of any joy or meaning.
Therefore,having tons of money is no cast-iron guarantee for bliss and contentment. With money, one can purchase the tools for joy and amusement, but not real happiness.

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