Do you think people can be rich, healthy and happy?

@scheng1 (24650)
Singapore
April 19, 2009 12:20am CST
We always hear people asking, if given a choice, would you want to be happy or rich? This seems to imply that people are either happy and poor or rich and unhappy. I much prefer to be rich and happy, not rich and unhappy, not poor and happy, much less poor and unhappy. Do you think it's possible to be rich, healthy, have a loving family and happy?
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@zulfah (48)
• Indonesia
20 Apr 09
i dont thinks it can. because even for rich people still could get sick, disease not only attack poor people, disease attack everyone. and abbout happy, is not guaranted if people have so much money they will happy. Because our hearth is hard to read even by ourself.
@zulfah (48)
• Indonesia
20 Apr 09
nothing is better for sick person. are they sick when rich or poor, its just the same feel not good and feel suffer. Unhappy of course. even the sick person take a good facility on hospital. Air condition, nice spring beed, expert doctor, Vip. The Sick person still suffer. so they Cant be rich healty and happy as long as in their lifes.
@acekala (163)
• United States
20 Apr 09
Ido believe being finacially secure affords you certain things the poor can't afford. For instance medical care if taken advantage of can extend and improve quality of life. I think it also reduces mental problems associated with not having money such as depression and anxiety. While money in the end cant buy you happiness it sure as heck can give you a better chance to be happy.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
True. The waiting time in public hospitals is notoriously long. A person can wait for 30 minutes for registration, then 2 hours for doctor consultation (likely to take only 5 minutes), then 20 minutes for the X-ray, another 30 minutes at the pharmacy. All the time wasted just for a consultation in the public doctor. The doctor in charged is likely to be young and inexperienced doctor, impatient to listen to the patients talking. The consultation at the private hospital takes less than a quarter of the time. The doctor is very experienced and willing listener. The difference is in the consultation cost. The difference in cost can be more than 10 times. Of course the rich will not want to waste time in the public hospital. Time is more precious to them than money.
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@acekala (163)
• United States
20 Apr 09
Yes exactly time is the real concern of the wealthy also having there money work for them. Ty for your reply
@chimrani (1426)
• India
20 Apr 09
[b]No,i don't think rich peoples are healthy and happy and Poor peoples are more healthy and happy. Really i experienced it.I see many rich peoples in my location who are not happy and healthy.They have some thing problems and spend more money on medicines.I too see many poor peoples who are happy and healthier .So times they are sad but they liver better life than rich peoples because they work hard and there life span is more than rich peoples[/b]
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
It is rare to find people who are rich, happy and healthy. Rich people can only be happy and healthy if they earn their money honestly. Some people make their money through corruption and God finds ways to punish them. Poor people do have a lot of problems, just that they have no solutions to the problems so they pray to God and let God helps them, that's why many of them are happy and live long life even though they have a lot of problems.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
19 Apr 09
Of course it's possible to be rich and happy but it depends on one's attitude. If you are selfish and greedy you won't be happy no matter how much or how little you have. If you are generous and care about how others are, you will be happy no matter what.
• China
19 Apr 09
You are right. But i think that few people can do what you have said. The majority of people are average. They definitely would worry about life if they are very poor. Frankly,I prefer to have enough money, thus I would have a relaxed spirit. under such condition, I would refine my characteristics to be more generous.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
Agree that attitude plays a big part. After all, happiness depends on our positive attitude in life. And our natural tendency is to avoid those angry or unhappy people, and befriend those who are always happy. If our friends are also rich and healthy, that will be a big plus. We can learn the secrets of being rich, happy and healthy directly from them.
@happy2009 (330)
• China
19 Apr 09
Why not can't? I think there are many guys like that ,he is healthy and rich ,and also have a happy family ,it depends the standard how you judge them.I think my hubby and i can belong to this kind,though i have no salary and just a housewife with a little son ,and my hubby also not so rich,but he can afford the family and we have our own house,everyday he out of work ,we are toghter and play with the lovely son ,I think we are so happy ,and also healthy .and even though we are not so rich like you think but only the happiness can make us so rich which no money can be equal.
• China
19 Apr 09
I'm with you. You're a easily satisfied woman. Yes, anyone can not both rich and happy. As with me, i am not rich. My wife has lost her job for months. I have been suffering from great stress because i have to strive and work hard to support my family. Sometimes i think that let it be and don't need for tomorrow. With this thought,i feel myself get a great relief. Of course, to be rich is better. If i were rich,i would take advantage of my money to help others. doing so would make me more happy . But now that i'm poor,i can't afford that. Currently,my responsibility is to take care of my family and make them happy as possible as i can. wish you good luck!
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
I like both your replies. Rich is not easily measured. It doesn't mean that a person earning $10,000 a month is rich. All depends on the lifestyle. I guess both of you are rich, healthy and happy in a way, even though everyone hopes to be richer, healthier and happier as time passed.
@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
19 Apr 09
Of course it´s posible. Many people have all that. Some have it and don´r realise they have it until they lose part of it. Anyone that is posting here at mylot is rich enogh. They know how to read and write, they have a computer and internet and they know how to comunicate ideas. We should be happy for all that, but usually we don´t realise that we have it. And we ache for what we don´t have. Health is another item that is subjective. None of us is perfectly healthy of course. But most of us are helthy enough. Let´s thank for that! Happy posting
• China
19 Apr 09
Your point is fresh and particular from others. I am absolutely with you. People usually don't think the things that you have mentioned. Wanting too much from life does not necessarily make one happy,instead, that can make him worrying and feel painful. Myself is such an example. one should cherish what he have. It is wise to bear this sort of mind.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
Agree with your viewpoints. Ability to read and write, plus internet access are really sign of riches. Glad that you are sharing with us, it's much better to appreciate what we have when we still have all the possessions, than to lose everything and regret. Fortunately I did not ask about "absolute rich", "absolutely healthy" and "absolutely happy". To be rich enough, healthy enough and happy enough is already a great achievement. Aside to Peace, welcome to mylot. Enjoy yourself and hope you reach the minimum payout soon.
• Philippines
19 Apr 09
Yes if you live a clean living then God will grand you a happy life with your family. I want to be rich and happy. I think if your rich you can have all the good things in life. You can enjoy the luxury and you have money for medication if you'r sick. You'll have a lot of friends if you know how to treat them right. Not just your friends but all the people you meet.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
Actually being rich is also a blessing of God. Like what the book of Job says, the Lord has given. Without the opportunities given to us, nobody can be rich. Hope you can fulfil your wish to be rich, happy and healthy. One point is that I do not think that family is the only source of happiness. Happiness can come from many different areas, even from schools, from work, from friends, from helping others etc.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
19 Apr 09
It is definitely possible to be rich, healthy, happy and have a loving family too but there are certain conditions and steps to be followed. First of all one must be extremely disciplined in all that we do whether it is personal, business or family life. One must be completely honest with integrity in all the dealings. One should have all the basic good qualities of life and one should not be attached to anything whether they are personal possessions or even family ,friends, or relatives. Attachment leads to all the negative qualities like anger, hatred, envy and jealousy. In fact one should lead a life having a model code of conduct. One should be transparent in ones dealings and should never cheat or harm others and should be kind to all and have compassion to all. These are the qualities of a saintly person who firmly believes in all the good values of life and is completely surrendered to God. I know that it is not possible for any human being to have all these qualities but even having a few and then developing the others at a later stage one can create a heaven on earth for oneself. It is not neccessary to wear ochre robes or go into forests and mountains inorder to become a saint. One can do it even in our daily life and yet be rich, happy and healthy.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
Wow, Veejay, you manage to sum up the path to material riches, spiritual riches with such few words. Agree with you that negative qualities can destroy everything. I cannot imagine anyone who is angry, filled with poisonous thoughts, envious and jealous to be happy, rich and healthy. It is just not possible.
@CMTS_87 (1339)
• Philippines
19 Apr 09
Yes! I think it is very possible. Happy MyLotting!
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
I think it's possible too. Just not me at this moment in life.
• Philippines
19 Apr 09
this is actually a good question...people always say we cant have everything..that's why some people get scared when they get too happy because they think theyll have trouble in the end and vice versa.. i believe it is possible to be rich, healthy, have a loving family and be happy..it all depends on the individual..each has their own viewpoint,standards or ways by how they can say that they or someone else is happy or rich or miserable... if you think that having a thousand dollars is rich then you are rich, but then if your neighbor thinks that only having a million dollar above can be called rich, then that's his opinion..no can say otherwise.. so my point is, if you think, in your life, that you are rich, healthy, have a loving family and happy, then you are...if someone says otherwise, that doesnt change your idea or your "viewpoint" or "declaration" that you are in these states... unless of course, theres a law that rates or standardizes these states into so and so...now thats gonna be a problem... anybody can enjoy life, even with the all the troubles we go through..its just a matter of thinking, believing and doing..its all a state of mind.. i hope somebody gets my point here..
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
Agree with you. Many people are superstitious when it comes to happiness and riches. They think that people can either be rich or happy. That's why they fear to get rich, they want to just have enough to live by. They fear that getting rich means marital problem, children getting kidnap and all the horrors. That's why I think the question "do you want to be rich or happy?" is a stupid question. People can be rich, happy and healthy. Just that it is very rare
• Philippines
19 Apr 09
I believe that one person can be rich, health and happy. All you have to do is focus on the result like you want to be rich, healthy and happy, not the obstacles. People tend to look at the problem, not on what you want. I recommend you to watch "the secret" so you would know what i telling you.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
I understand your viewpoint, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet are 3 very rich and very happy people. They are very healthy too. It's not a "secret" anymore. It's just a matter of mentality. So many people think that if they are rich, they will lose their friends, their families will break up, that's why they dare not aim for riches.
• United States
20 Apr 09
I believe you can be both rich and happy it just depends on your personal definition of wealth and happiness. For example, when my grandmother moved to United States from Cuba in the 1970s she thought she was rich because she had a washer and dryer. So in my opinion as long as you have a balance in your life you can be rich and happy. Also, if your happy you are going to think your rich just not money wise.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
Like your grandmother's attitude. 30 years ago, my country (Singapore) was a very poor country. People felt rich when they had chicken once a year during the Chinese New Year. Now that we are one of the richest country in the world, yet nobody feels rich. We can eat chicken everyday, but nobody feels they are rich.
@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
19 Apr 09
I dont really believe in rich and happy, but i do believe you can be well of with money and be happy with a loving family and be healthy. Somebody should deserve to be as happy as the people we see in movies.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
The "happy people" in movies are not real. There are many really rich people who are very happy. Look at Bill Gate, he has a happy family, he loves his wife and children, and he is healthy too. Haven't heard that he has any critical health problem. And of course he's very, very rich. But it's rare. Most of our immediate family members are not rich, some are not healthy but most are very happy.
@Qing2009 (19)
• United States
19 Apr 09
i think most of people want to be happy . some poeple think earning more money can make them happy. some poeple think work hard can make them happy. some poeple think meeting a right man or lady can make them happy. so i think if have to choose one from happpy and rich . i think i will choose happy. you know rich doesn't stand for happy . anyway just up to what you want.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
20 Apr 09
I wonder why many people have the concept that a person can only be rich or happy. In fact people can be rich, happy and healthy. It's rare, but still possible. Almost everyone can think of at least one rich person who is rich, happy and healthy. Even Bill Gate has a happy family. He's very healthy too, never hear that he got any serious health problem. Why not aim to be rich, happy and healthy instead?
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
19 Apr 09
Yes i think that it is possible to have it all....But the question that is usually asked is would you rather be rich or happy....and my answer would be happy. The question does not ask about anything else....only the choice of the two.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
That's why I feel it's too simplistic a question. Black or White question should only ask at elementary school level. Life is not so simple as black or white. There are a lot of variations. Those people who think that people can only be rich or happy will be confined to this kind of thinking for the rest of their lives. But in reality, there are people who are rich, healthy and happy, even though it's quite rare.
• United States
19 Apr 09
Huh, well I think that would be every ones dream don't you? But I think we are lucky enough to be at least one of those three things. I would have to choose healthy and happy. Everyone wants to be rich but I think being rich is just seems to bring on more unhappiness than happiness. I feel that you are only as rich as you feel you are, I am rich in my own way and it has nothing to do with money...I have my family and that makes me as rich as I want to be. I think that it is possible to reach all three if you strive and work for it but most people can only get maybe two out of the three if they are lucky.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
19 Apr 09
It's very rare for anyone to be rich, happy and healthy at any point in life. It is impossible to be rich, happy and healthy all the time. There are of course some days that we are not healthy, even a billionaire falls sick sometimes. Having 2 out of 3 is very good already. Riches is not an absolute. You may not be rich now, but you may be a very rich person in the future. The best is to have your family enjoy the riches with you and all possess good health.