Money Can Buy Joy and Happiness !

Money Can Buy Joy and Happiness !

Today it is money's turn to give me joy and happiness ! Money can buy us happiness and joy if we know how to do that !

The best way is to share my own life examples !

As a young boy , I was given some money when I went to school . That was for my daily tit bits at the school canteen . Early , before schooling , I saw some goodies and if I wanted them , I simple asked from my parents , usually my father . A coin or two were given to me or taken to the shop for whatever I wanted . It seemed a good deal as my needs to were simple .

At school , I felt I wanted to have some freedom or independent to have my choice as to my needs. Also , I wanted to have some control over my living and needs .

I managed to convince my mother and it was agreed that I will get my monthly quote of the money . It was now left to me to see how I used that money. That really felt good . I had control and also a sense of responsibility . 

I started looking at life with a new value . After a good meal from home , I went to school . Instead of my usual canteen tit bits , I decided to forgo that ! If really thirsty , I will just have some water from the common tap . That is it . I started developing the technique of delayed gratification and planning my needs and desires . I also felt very free . 

I remember , that I saw a t-shirt and really liked it . Saved some money and was able to buy it . What a joy it was to have that t-shirt. When I wore it I felt so good and happy . Buying my first t-shirt and enjoyed wearing it really was very satisfying . I enjoyed that simple t-shirt for a long time !

At another occasion , I was able to buy some books . It was such a pleasure getting those books .

From that humble beginnings , I realised the joy of being free and independent to do things on my terms! I also learned the value of money ! I was also able to decide what was important and what made me feel good in the long run . I was quite happy to have simple food at home . I really enjoyed eating and realised that when really hungry , food tasted better ! 

So, going out or simply eating out was not that important to me . Tasting and enjoying food was short lived . When I bought a book , I could enjoy reading it for many , more days . I felt that my money gave me more value ! I was creating my own beliefs on matters of money !

Those early days were my building days to my money philosophy .

Today too , I will buy something that gives me joy and pleasure for the long term ! Of course , I am not totally crazy or weird !

A simple meal is still great for me provided I am really hungry ! Hunger is my best appetizer !

Than comes my joyful things that money can buy . A good pair of leather shoes that are comfortable , has a good design and colour can give me real joy ! To me those shoes look like a piece of art ! They may be costly . but in the long run , the cost is forgotten and I enjoy countless days of joy !

I like a good smelling scent or spray after my shower . A good brand can be costly . Same thinking goes again . That spray bottle will go for a long time and I love that scent ! I am putting that scent for me ! If others are enjoying it , it is okay with me ! I am pampering myself first !! That feels good . A good scented bottle can go months ! Everyday after my shower I

feel so good spraying that scent on my body . What a joy ! 

A good crystal glass may be expensive to buy . I can and have used it for years ! Sometimes , just to share my crazy side, I will divide the cost of my joy with these material things over time ! I good crystal glass was 150.00 or 200.00 , whatever currency . Now , I have been enjoying my drinks for the past 5 years That is about 1825 days ! It works to just below 0.10 cents daily and will still be going cheaper by the day , while my joy is still going up !

That is real and true investment in my eyes ! My. joy and happiness is my value ! 

What would be yours ?!!

I will end here . The point is that we can find happiness anywhere , provides we appreciate and value whatever that is !

Till we meet again . Take care .

Thanks for reading .

Amar.