This question has caused many intens debats. But do you know anyone who has ever given you a satisfying answer to this question? Many will tell you that money doesn’t make you happy, because there are so many depressed and unhappy millionaires. Some will tell you money is the root of all evil and others say that money will make you happy. But in the end there mostly isn’t one answer that satifies everyone. Or is there?

My answer
Does money make you happy? NO! And your refrigerator doesn’t mow your lawn either, simply because that’s not what it was made for. Money isn’t meant to make you happy, but it can make your life more comfortable and give you options.

Happiness doesn’t come from the outside. It comes from within and it is a choice. If you want to be happy, all you have to do is decide to be happy!
How come 80% of lottery winners eventually end up depressed? Because they think that all these things they can buy and do with the money they won will make them happy. And they do, for a little while atleast. Then the happiness starts to fade and they try to ‘boost’ it with another toy. But that too will only give them short term happiness. They get caught in a downward spiral. After a couple of years they find out the money didn’t really bring them happiness. By then there is often no money left. Many lottery winners actually say they would have been better of not having won the lottery!

Is it spiritual to want a lot of money?
Ofcourse, but the intention behind this thought is very important. Do you want to drive a Porsche so everyone can see you have one or do you want a Porsche because you are passionate about fast exotic cars? Do you buy clothes from expensive brands because you want quality or because you want people to see you wear expensive clothes?
The money in your bank account, the car you drive or the clothes you wear don’t make you a better or a worse person than anyone else.

So, it’s ok to want a lot of money, more comfort and options in your life. Just don’t fall in love with the money and the toys. They don’t define you and they won’t make you happy!