no money to enjoy life

United States
June 26, 2009 12:59am CST
how can you enjoy life when you have no money and your limited to enjoying life is traveling and seeing family and friends and these days people can not even do that so tell me what you do to enjoy life
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@rainmark (4302)
26 Jun 09
Even i don't have a money i can still enjoy my life, i have a loving husband and beautiful son. He always makes me laugh and smile. I have books that i enjoy reading and i have garden to enjoy, then God is always with me and for my family. I don't need lots of money to enjoy.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
28 Jun 09
How about starting by enjoying being alive? Then try taking notice of all of the simple things in life that bring pleasure like flowers and the laughter of children that have no cost.
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@Wizzywig (7847)
26 Jun 09
I work hard to cover the basic costs of living but, I enjoy the solitude of travelling to/from work early mornings and late evenings; knowing that I am fortunate enough to be ABLE to work; having good, friendly colleagues; walking; gardening; spending time with people I love; listening to good music and dancing however the mood takes me. I grew up in the countryside at a time when kids could amuse themselves without the need for electronic entertainment devices so I guess I'm easily occupied.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
I must admit that money sometimes plays a big part in everyone's life. It is so difficult to move without money, even if I want to travel or buy things I cannot do it because I have no money. But financial matters are outside forces that we cannot control, the real key to happiness is deep within or something that we have control. So I define my happiness in a different way, though money is very important in our survival, there are best things that cannot bought with money. Genuine happiness that comes from within, peace of mind, having supportive family are things that cannot reciprocated with any amount. In fact the happiest people in the world are those people who have only minimum savings. Communication with God and constant prayers are the sure way to happiness and contentment.
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• China
26 Jun 09
I think that enjoy life dose not lie in if you have money.As long as you happy,your friends and family members happy.
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@lkumarldh (142)
• India
26 Jun 09
I think without money no one can enjoy life as in present situation only money is everything. If i have to enjoy life without money. I will just roam around the hill station. I always like to roam like this alone on hills jungles so when i have no money enjoy other wolrdly things. I will enjoy only roaming.
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• Canada
28 Jun 09
I have never had a lot of money, so I've gotten used to being where I am. there are a lot of things my husband and I would love to do once we get a bit more money, but for now we are going to enjoy what we have, and appreciate the blessings that God has already given us. Some day when we are meant to have more money, we'll have it!
• United States
27 Jun 09
If you are not happy, and not enjoying life, even if you are single, then perhaps, you do need to closer walk with God. Also, maybe you might want to think about gardening, a very peaceful thing to do. Or, even take up some type of hobby. I find that taking pictures is enjoyable. My sister and i spend lots of time taking some great pictures. Of course we work hard, and times are open, that we have time for enjoyment too. Sometimes we just sit out by the pond and watch the fish and talk.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
27 Jun 09
well it all depends on how you enjoy life. to me, enjoyment is often brought about by the simplest things in life. just this afternoon, i spent a great time laughing and joking with my girlfriends. we cooked a dish each and brought it to one's home. we sat around the table, ate and joked around. this is what i call enjoyment and nothing much can beat this. best of all the meal cost less than $20 for each of us so it's not expensive at all. to me, money can only buy temporary joy which diminishes within minutes, even seconds. i used to be overjoyed by the purchase of something. as i and my belongings grow, i find that material can bring me less and less joy.
• Philippines
29 Jun 09
I'm just happy together with my family. I do love weekends and pay day. This is the time where we eat food that we want even it is expensive. Just a treat to our selves after a long days of work.
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
I like to experience that kind of happines in a relationship because its an experience money can't buy. Being happy despite of being less is an enjoyment that is unconditional. When I see people being happy despite having money, I see in their eyes the true meaning of being happy. This are the things in this world that even the reaches man in the world can't buy.
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@wmfhed (121)
• Canada
29 Jun 09
To live with a lot of money is a kind of way of living; to live without money is also a way of living. Money itself doesn't connect with happiness, attitude does. If some day I don't have any money to live, I would make myself think hard and figure out a way to make money. The process of making money itself is an enjoyment in life for me.
• United States
27 Jun 09
I just looked up the Albuquerque, New Mexico Official Website and if you call your cities 311 they can help you get a whole bunch of things. Plus there are alot of services that you might qualify for depending on what your situation is. I don't know you but if you are going through hard times they can point you in the right direction. I hope this help. And like I said PM me I can help you in a whole bunch of other ways, it's what I do and I would be glad to help:) Have a Good Weekend:)
• United States
27 Jun 09
sweetie, I live on Social Security and just having friends and doing things like being here on mylot and having great friends is a way you can enjoy life. I also volunteer my time to help people at different community events. That gets me free meals and gets me out with people making mew friends and my life is full. I don't spend any money and have a great time. You can have all kinds of fun in your community for no money at all if you just look. By the way. If you give up the 20 to 30 dollars a month for your Internet and start to use the public library Internet for free, you could then use that extra money for a whole bunch of activities that cost almost nothing. Like your city zoo. If you PM me I could help you get some things in your city:)
@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jun 09
You don't have to have alot of money to enjoy life. If your family is a loving and giving family this should be a joy for you in itself. When I was a young child I used a broom stick and pretended like it was a horse and had hours of fun. As a child i used my imagination and wasn't bought alot of toys and doodads to play with. I think one great thing to do is spend time as a family. Go for walks, play games, do things/projects around the house, fo to the local swimming hole instead to a community pool you have to pay for. I have a membership with Netflix, a cd rental online site, and it costs nearly nothing a month and they are great. You might look at your priorities bill wise too. What are you paying for that you don't need or that you could manipulate in some way to make it lower. Like if I have a big bill I may take half out of one check and half out of another so that I have more money on hand. You never know if you really give it some thought.
@marguicha (215481)
• Chile
26 Jun 09
I really would find hard to enjoy life if I didn´t have enough money to eat. Such is not the case. Nor is yours. If you had no money, you wouldn´t be able to be posting here with a computer and internet. My best friend lives in the other side of the world. So we chat by internet. She even knows how too phone me cheaply through the computer. I remember when you had to write a letter, buy a stamp and post it. And then WAIT!!! For weeks or months until you got a response you didn´t need anymore. I also play in my computer. I have some friends in pogo I´ve never seen in my life. But we play and talk. Here, at mylot, I just gave a salad dressing recipe to someone in need. It makes me feel happy. I have done lots of things in my life but it´s funny: none of them were things I was looking for. They just happened. In my country it´s winter. I´m cold. I will go and put more clothes on: I do not have central heating and I´ll never will. No money for that. But I have woolen socks Take care and enjoy
• Italy
26 Jun 09
Money don't give happiness! but it helps her!
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
26 Jun 09
try to look on the bright side. you are alive and you have friends and family. The economy will get better it just needs time. There are many things you can do that are free or do not cost a lot of money. Try musuems, libraries, tours of companies, festivals, parks, beaches, the zoo. I have gotten more creative since I took my paycut. I found a cheap movie theatre. they charge just 1.50 each - the movies are older - just before they go to DVD but since we didnt see them it is still a good time for us! It is what you make of it. Have fun and don't worry. All will get better soon.
• United States
26 Jun 09
I spend as much time as i can just being with my fiancee. He is my joy. With him by my side money and riches dont mean a thing. I would give up everything just to have him by my side. True happiness is loving and being loved. With that everything else is just icing on the cake.
@puqimx (358)
• Malaysia
27 Jun 09
hello imgrandma12... money is not everything mylot... is true without money we have a limited to enjoying our life... I enjoy my life although i dont have much money as everybody... but i thankful what i had.. i have a happy family and good friend... we together enjoy ourselves by go to beach or park and anywhere we want without using much money... enough if we can buy a food to eat it is ok with us!!