Comments on: The 3 Reasons Money Brings Satisfaction But Not Happiness

By: N.W.

N.W. — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:26:00 +0000

Money DOES bring you happiness.

but having money does not mean that you will have complete happiness.
There are other factors that cause you to be unhappy.
Each person in the world has a personal problem in their lives, whether they are smiling on the outside or not. jUST cuz someone seems like they are happy, it does not make it true.

So Money does bring you happiness but all the other things kill the whole experience of having the wealth.

By: BeeSA

BeeSA — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:27:00 +0000

I think people are inclined or even preconditioned to 'chase the buck' because retirement is a reality and everyone strives towards an idealistic and comfortable retirement.

By: Dr. Sam

Dr. Sam — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:15:00 +0000

I would add that a reason why money does not give happiness is because it is based on spiritual realities and how we are designed for intimacy at the Highest level. Even though money can become our god, it is not God. Happiness comes with increasing surrender of the ego. The ego wants to be the Supreme Ruler. Therefore, it seeks pleasure and gain. That quest is endless, hence frustration. Happiness = Surrender.

Samuel Lopez De Victoria, Ph.D.
http://www.DrSam.tv

By: Jeremy (PsyBlog author)

Jeremy (PsyBlog author) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:52:00 +0000

Scott, I actually meant this the other way around - I thought people might scoff at the idea of being happy over being satisfied!

By: John

John — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:44:00 +0000

Well, it's always nice to live decently and be happy to know that your kids aren't living in danger and whatever :)

By: Scott Brumwell

Scott Brumwell — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:24:00 +0000

I'm surprised you'd think people might scoff at the idea of being satisfied as opposed to happy. I would never scoff at being satisfied over being happy. I may be off base but I've always thought it's healthier to want satisfaction in life as opposed to happiness. Satisfaction, not necessarily happiness, comes from a life lived well.

By: Jeremy (PsyBlog author)

Jeremy (PsyBlog author) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:59:00 +0000

isabella, I think you'll have a job for a bit longer yet :-)

By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:15:00 +0000

the question of why people continue to do what is clearly against their personal greater good (and often against the world's greater good) is utterly fascinating, and i'm always happy when i see someone working on it. if we ever find a remedy for this, we've got it licked. i'd have to look for a new job :)