Can Money Buy Happiness?

I was just thinking about this because my son always told me money can't buy happiness. And I know you are supposed to make your own happiness. And you are supposed to be content with what God has provided for you. But sometimes it is just not enough. Think about the kids in other countries that are starving and some even here are going hungry. If they had the means to get food they would be so much happier.

Myself I have gotten a windfall now and then and I was on top of the world. So nice to wake up in the morning and know you got money in the bank if you need something and all the bills are paid. I have been in the position where I couldn't pay my rent. I have gotten my electricity cut off before. I was raising my daughter alone and it was hard. And if some extra money comes your way yes you are happy. And money is not evil if it is used right.

I ask on Facebook today if money could buy happiness. Most said it couldn't. A few said it could. One lady said it best I think. She said and I quote, "If you think money doesn't buy happiness, consider this. You have hungry children, no food, no money to buy food, no one to give you food, no way to earn the money to buy food. Would money make you happy?' Yes it would. I think it is according to how you have lived all your life. If you were poor when you get money you are happy about it. If you already have it you don't think about it. Unless you suddenly went broke and didn't have it.

Another lady said,"If anyone thinks money is the root of all evil, send yours to me ! PO Box 0000."

There are all different ways to look at it. I got a lot of different opinions. Different people feel different ways. I know a lot of people don't agree with me. But if you have money everything just goes better. I am not talking about filthy rich. Just enough to do what you need to do. That doesn't hurt a thing. And it makes for lots of happiness. Granted you can get it other ways too but you got to have money to do anything.

I read this in a Redbook magazine today. 'The people who say money can't buy happiness are using their money wrong."