MONEY IS IMPORTANT FOR HAPPINESS
Money holds an important place in our day to-day lives. We need money for most
things we are required to do. From education to travel to household expenses, man
needs money. Without money life becomes difficult or at times impossible.
(1) FOR THE MOTION
Money makes one powerful, wealthy, respected, and stylish, enabling him/her to live
a lavish and comfortable life without any trouble or botheration. Many people
believe that if one has money then he/she can get anything. All his needs and
demands can be fulfilled with money. Perhaps they are right. In today.s world your
social status is measured by your bank balance, your posh house and swanky cars
that you possess. Your status is measured by the number of clubs that you are a
member of or how many parties you throw to your friends and admirers during the
week or month. If you have ample money you will always be surrounded by many people
who pose or feign to be your admirers and well wishers. The fact that money can buy
anything in the world justifies it to be the ultimate source of happiness in life.
People consider themselves very lucky if they have got enough money to live a
lavish life and spend that money in any manner they may deem fit. Thus for them it
is the most important thing to get happiness, well being and almost anything under
the sun.
(2) AGAINST THE MOTION
Money is definitely a source of happiness to mankind. But the happiness that money
gives you is not permanent since money is not likely to stay with you forever.
People think that money can buy anything they need and is a guarantee to good life.
It is true to some extent but not entirely. Money does not guarantee peace of mind
and tranquillity since superfluous money gives birth to greed, arrogance and lust
to have more. This desire is endless and invariably causes mental tension and
health problems like high blood pressure, heart ailment and many more
complications. Money is thus said to be a .necessary evil. in today.s life. In
general, people having more money, have a rather narrow mindset and they would not
like to part with their money. So they cannot be generous and are unwilling to help
others.
We should be able to draw a distinctline between the good effects and bad effects
of having money. Those who have more money should have a broader mind to help those
who need money for living. A wealthy person can easily pay for the education of a
meritorious student who does not have a wealthy background. The concerned person
would remain ever grateful to him for his act of kindness. The future of a bright
student will be secured. A person with limited resources may be happier than a
person with unlimited resources because the former has faith in himself and in God.
He is happy with whatever God has given him and does not hanker after more.
Too much money for one and no money for another is a perennial problem. As a
consequence nobody is happy, the one with no money wants to earn some and the one
with more money hopes to earn even more and enhance his treasure. Therefore, money
cannot be considered as a lifelong source of happiness.
