The thirst for money
By didi13
@didi13 (2926)
Romania
February 21, 2012 5:11am CST
Today I want to talk a bit about the thirst for money.
It happens to us. It happens everywhere. I do not want to blame anyone, after all want to make money as we are young, just because society teaches us. Somehow or another, we are surrounded by their own expectations and those of third persons. After college, engage or work as freelancers, hoping to make as much money to allow us as much pleasure. Or to survive, to make us not worry about tomorrow.
The thirst for money is everywhere. And perhaps the young develops most. Money is power, in the opinion of many. Money is to be one step closer to the dreams and wishes, in the opinion of others. But we must not forget that money you do not bring that mental power to cope with good and bad moments, to survive periods when you lose everything in one second. That makes the man himself, by his own power, through motivation and his thoughts.
Ultimately, I think we better all be a thirst for ideas and a constant desire to help each other, not to dig our graves each. Can I find it just me, but the thirst for money makes us less human, makes us lose our reason and to crush others, just because money gives a false image of power.
Do not point fingers, I know that today you can buy almost any money, except for some things. I'm just nostalgic and think about the times in which to live otherwise, the man was happy, even if they have money in your account.
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6 responses
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
21 Feb 12
Hi didi
Of course, we cannot survive without money. But I disagree. I wasnt ever after money. I loved my profession - I was a teacher when I was healthy. I love knowledge, and sharing it. Teaching is my passion.
But then, I fell ill, and now have to live on medicines. So I need money to have these medicines to keep me alive, in a better health so that I can do other roles better. But still, to me, money is secondary. What I am hungry for all my life, is knowledge, company of knowledgable people. I know, it is difficult for me to put down my views in the strict way I want to but still, it is difficult. People do blame me that I am hypocrite when I say I do not need money, but it is not hypocrisy but my mere thoughts and lifestyle. I can be happy even in a forest with the right people around me. But then, out thoughts and mindsets are such set by the society that most of us cannot think beyond this.
People with more desires and wants I think need more money, I have a very limited set of wants and quite less demands from me. Keeps me satisfied.
Of course, we cannot survive without money. But I disagree. I wasnt ever after money. I loved my profession - I was a teacher when I was healthy. I love knowledge, and sharing it. Teaching is my passion.
But then, I fell ill, and now have to live on medicines. So I need money to have these medicines to keep me alive, in a better health so that I can do other roles better. But still, to me, money is secondary. What I am hungry for all my life, is knowledge, company of knowledgable people. I know, it is difficult for me to put down my views in the strict way I want to but still, it is difficult. People do blame me that I am hypocrite when I say I do not need money, but it is not hypocrisy but my mere thoughts and lifestyle. I can be happy even in a forest with the right people around me. But then, out thoughts and mindsets are such set by the society that most of us cannot think beyond this.
People with more desires and wants I think need more money, I have a very limited set of wants and quite less demands from me. Keeps me satisfied. @didi13 (2926)
• Romania
21 Feb 12
Hi thesids
I never put money first in my life. In fact, I did not put on any place ... However, there were periods in which they were "installed" on an important, not that I have any say. Or to realize that I could have a say.
If I think about the things we value most, they are health - mine and those I hold dear - the people around me, beautiful life happenings. Everything happens around a feeling that we celebrate today, is not it, and that is called love.
Unfortunately, money can slip stealthily into our lives and can be fitted well thanks, without any special invitation, in the center of our attention. This, if not by birth people are more inclined to material values??, I happen to me because of shortages. Lack of money can lead us to transform them into a lait reason for our existence.
Well, I think we owe it to us to learn this lesson of temperance, just not to let money get in the center of our existence. A joy today, one tomorrow, one in the coming days ...
Thanks for response.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
21 Feb 12
Money is a tool, do not let it become a master. It is tough especially when there are bills to pay and a life to live, but if the only the thought of money as the be all and end all make us less human.
How much is enough? The common answer I got is either I don't know or Never. Do not thirst for something that cannot be quenched. Thirst for things that bring meaning to life: love, joy, hope with "enough" to get by each day without need or want.
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
21 Feb 12
How much is enough?, Do not know .... Yes, money is a sensational tool with which to build dreams, feelings and memories. We do what we want, whether it is called pampering, education, charity, depravity, fulfillment of dreams, avoid frustration ...
It's true.
On the other hand, we think, how many joys and we have no money ...
Thanks for response.
@sumanadep (1228)
• India
21 Feb 12
Today ..in this world even if ou want to help others or just want to bring your idea come true ..you will need money... barter systems are long gone and if you wants something you have to give money..
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
21 Feb 12
I was sitting today and enjoy a coffee bar, when I got the idea to write the present topic. I know this is a topic may sigh, but I will summarize what everyone says. Yes, unfortunately money makes the law and guarantees power. It's a fact, not be hidden or covered up. The money I buy you drink coffee every day. Sometimes money buy my friends and I wake up alone without them.However, there are things that money can not buy. Money can not buy someone to care. I can buy dreams and can not fill gaps in our souls. I can not find someone to honestly cry for you or for someone to be there when everything goes your universe. And you can not buy instant, isolated and that brief moment you feel that all is well and will be well, everything makes sense and that we are heading towards something.
Thanks for response.
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
27 Feb 12
Unfortunately money has become the main focal point in this society. Everyone strives to make lots of money, not that everyone becomes rich. But even though we all strive to men lots of money, we do become comfortable with what we do make. Not everyone can be rich, or becomes rich. There are two types of rich people, the ones that give back and the ones that keep taking. And the ones that keep taking, love taking it from the people who don't have it. But money is a necessity for survival in this world. We all need to eat and take care of out families. And struggle comes with the territory.
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
22 Feb 12
Hello Didi,
Money is important in life and those who don't have it has to suffer in life for the things they can't have due to scarcity of money.
But another fact is we cannot buy everything with the money something like love,friends are never bought by money one should understand it
.I am young and i know the money that i earn today will a benifit for me when i become old but i cannot leave my ethics for the thirst of money i have to make a balance in life.I know people become blind for earning money and they do unfair things too to fulfill desire to have more money but they are wrong they must not just run for money leaving behind other things which are also essential to live life.
But another fact is we cannot buy everything with the money something like love,friends are never bought by money one should understand it.I am young and i know the money that i earn today will a benifit for me when i become old but i cannot leave my ethics for the thirst of money i have to make a balance in life.I know people become blind for earning money and they do unfair things too to fulfill desire to have more money but they are wrong they must not just run for money leaving behind other things which are also essential to live life.
@shwetat195 (628)
• India
22 Feb 12
hm, was about to start a discussion"does money buy happiness?"...you started this on the same lines. Money is the power for sure, but agreeing to you that money actually can not buy evrything. all live for happiness and when i see people on the roadside, they are also happy with whatever they have. even if we have millions, that would still be in the bank and we would still be doing my lotting to add a few more cents to it. :) money for sure can not buy happinbess.... happiness is a state of mind....not related to money.
