Can money buy happiness?

“Can money buy happiness?” is a highly debated issue nowadays. The opinions are widely spread and, as far as I`ve noticed, prevailing are the “Time is money” and the “Enjoy every single moment” categories of people.

What I think constitutes a problem is the fact that an increasingly high number of persons sustain that “happiness is not all about money but it`s ensured by it” –which basically means that money do have the ability to buy happiness, but in a more diplomatic way. Practically, everywhere one looks there are racing-for-money adults, teenagers that see no problem in taking mostly anything for granted, children that are more concerned about looks, new technology and computer games than naturally enjoying their childhood; even in parks, one can see parents accompanying their children and notice that a significant number of them incessantly show their many other concerns (by constantly watching the time, speaking on the phone, providing straight, monosyllabic answers etc.) instead of pressing “Pause” and gloating over that quality time opportunity.

“Some people are so poor, all they have is money” is the quote that emerges in my mind. We`ve forgotten the critical purpose of self knowledge, auto-limitations and consistency. We are effortlessly influenced by society, trends and everyday situations that we`ve lost contact with our true selves.  We encounter ourselves misdirecting the joy brought by the things that really matter to the number of (mostly material) objectives completed.

There`s not enough time allocation towards authenticity and reasoning, but an increase in the superficiality level and a tendency towards goal-oriented behaviors, which ultimately lead to the misinterpretation of the discrepancy between genuine happiness and evanescent satisfaction.



I say whenever you`re in doubt, just look into your heart. The answer is definitely in there somewhere and is usually the simplest one. We just tend to make a big deal out of everything (Yeah.. not so wise.)

Fear of what?!

     Ever since we open the door and up until we put an end to a new day, we make decisions based on the level of fear each and every action implies. We live in the fear of droping out of our COMFORT ZONE. We throw away the opportunity of discovering all the magnificent feelings that come with trying, believing, risking.. and all from the fear of [God forbids!] becoming vulnerable. 
     For instance, wouldn`t it be far more worth it to spend our lifes looking for that ONE person who completes us, rather than settle for a filled-with-routine cohabitation with A companion? Isn`t this continuously and publicly sentiment of "love" actually presumed to be "from the bottom of the heart" and shared through a series of meaningful, win-it-all glances, smiles, gestures? Aren`t we supposed to become better human beings with every single second spent near the "loved" one, to know that nothing could ever affect us and that together we are unstoppable? Whatever happened with the power of heart-felt hugs and forehead kisses to instantly make anything right? 
     And even if not reciprocated or not found, wouldn`t still be worth it to know we`ve been GIFTED enough to even feel this way? After all, there`s a reason hidden in everything and a time for everyone; so why waste, avoid or postpone them, when the unforeseeable is chasing our every step? `Cause, make no mistake, fear applies to plenty of areas we decide upon, from education and  jobs, to preferances and hobbies. It has no limits, so why should we?

     I say FIND and DEVELOP your most vivid passions, FIGHT incessantly for the right causes, find the power to RISK and NEVER GIVE UP!

Momentul potrivit. Regrete. Dor de tine. 

               Obisnuiam sa traiesc dupa principiul ca nu vorbele, ci faptele conteaza in viata. Realizez, insa, ca si cuvintele au rostul lor aparte.

               Cu timpul, ne-am obisnuit sa devenim cat mai inchisi, cat mai "putin vulnerabili". Nu mai stim sa multumim, sa ne cerem scuze, sa daruim o vorba sau un sfat din suflet, sa le marturisim persoanelor iubite cat de mult le apreciem.

               Uitandu-ma in urma, cu regret, mi-as dori sa ma intorc in fiecare loc si moment in care am ezitat sa spun ce simteam, in care, desi, stiind ca am gresit, am preferat sa tac, in care mi-am spus "ii voi spune la momentul potrivit". Si ma intreb, acum, cand este momentul potrivit?! De ce ne incapatanam sa asteptam pana ce este prea tarziu?

              Asa.. stau astazi si-mi doresc sa mai pot spune "MULTUMESC!". Pentru iubirea neconditionata, pentru ca mi-ai aratat ce inseamna o imbratisare daruita din cel mai adanc colt al sufletului, pentru ca ORICE era posibil prin ochii tai, pentru dedicatia si rabdarea cu care ne raspundeai fiecarui "De ce?" copilaresc si interminabil. Pentru asta si pentru nenumarate alte motive!
             Sa-ti mai putem spune o data "LA MULTI ANI!", iar tu sa tresari si sa exclami cu stralucire-n ochi "Fetele lu` tataie!"..

             Dor.
             Regrete.
             Tristete.
             Recunostinta.
             Iubire.
             Speranta. Ca fiecare persoana sa aiba cel putin o persoana atat de minunata in viata sa.