Monday, July 28, 2008Y
6:58 AM
EssayMoney, such a sensitive issue. To some, it means the world to them. Yet to others, it is just another thing in their life. There are people who become bankrupt overnight and on the other hand, people who become millionaires overnight. Every weekend, there will always be lots of people queuing up to buy lottery tickets. They spend that little amount of money every week, in hope of striking rich one day and achieving their dream of being rich. So, what is it about money that makes some people so crazy over it? They all say money cannot buy happiness. So why is everyone thinking of getting richer and earning more money all the time? I agree that money does not bring happiness. However it is an undeniable fact that it gets rid of many things that cause unhappiness and suffering.
The essentials for life are air, water and food. To keep alive, you need water and food. And without money you cannot have those. Many of us need not bother about food or water. Maybe because we already taken for granted that there will always be water coolers in our school and there will always be money in our wallets. What misery if one day, we wake up to find no water, no food and no money.
A place to stay and live in, another thing we have taken for granted. All these could not be possible without money. Ever seen those homeless people out on the streets? Maybe you pitied them, gave them some money to get food but I am sure none of you imagined yourself to be like them. It seems impossible, to take us out of the comfort of our own homes and throwing us into the streets, helpless and homeless.
When you got all you need to lead the life of an average Singaporean, you will start spending on ‘comfort items’. Also called liabilities, these items are bought not out of need but wants. For example, cars, toys and electronic devices. I admit, liabilities do make people feel happy, for a while. However if you really think it through, I believe all of you will agree that it is quite foolish to sacrifice time to get money in order to afford things that only bring momentary happiness.
Therefore I urge everyone to not be too carried away by the temptations of money. Money does gets rid of many things that cause sufferings, like starvation and security. However, do think twice before making a decision like sacrificing valuable time with your family just to earn an extra income. In time, you will definitely regret your decision.
MY WORLD.