Comments on: Bryan Blathers: Can Money Buy Happiness?

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:25:08 +0000

I know the frustration of having very little money and not the greatest health. I still find ways to be happy mostly because it is a choice. I would LOVE to have more money because there are just so many more things we could do – and with lots of friends, but I know that, as Ava said, there are plenty of people with money and much sadness. We can choose every day to find the positive around us, especially with the people God has put in our lives, and live with the best attitude we can. Money helps (there is even a scripture in the Bible that says “money is the answer” – I’m using it out of context), but what we need most is thankfulness for all we have right now. Another scripture says “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” With this mindset we can always find something to be happy about.

By: Ava

Ava — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:49:56 +0000

How ironic- I was just wondering about this myself. I think you’re probably right, to a large extent. However, I also know of many wealthy people who are unhappy or bitter. So wealth is not a guarantee.

Health is also a huge part of the equation. And attitude. I know of many people who are so sick and yet manage to have a peaceful spirit.

I know that, assuming decent health, I would definitely be more relaxed with more money. It’s takes the stress of worrying about paying my taxes, or my healthcare bills, or being able to visit family, away.

By: Betty

Betty — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:38:22 +0000

Being content can buy happiness.

By: Judy Swartwood

Judy Swartwood — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:47:43 +0000

I agree with you. Working hard to pay the bills. Can’t even afford to buy a house because it is so inflated around here. So we are trying to enjoy the little things like building a fountain in my backyard (a friend gave me rocks to do so), setting up the deck for cocktail time this summer, purchased a canoe hoping to enjoy the local area ponds. Basically enjoying Colorado, fresh air is free.