In a Modern Industrialized Society is it still possible to be both Poor and Happy
Happiness is a state of mind. It is a decision that one needs to constantly make. Yes it is possible to be both poor and happy in a modern industrialised society. It reminds me a soap opera that aired on TV when I was just a little child dabbed “The Rich also Cry”. There are countless of very rich people who are extremely unhappy. On the other hand, there are several poor people who are always happy. Just to bring the point home, think of a time in your life when you had the most money. Where you happier at that time than when you had the least money? If your answer is yes, then what is it that you did with that money that made you happy? If your answer is no, you will probably agree with the saying, “The best things in life are free!” Look around you and you will notice that the happiest people are actually those who struggle to make ends meet. Look at it in a different light; are all poor people unhappy? Are all rich people happy? It is true, money buys comfort and securit...