Money does not buy happiness, it buys comfort. People live in the illusion that money will make them happy, because they are not living in the comfortable lifestyle they desire, and they blame lack of money for their discomfort. The cure: make more money. Silly people. I grew up in a single parent home; my mother working very hard to make ends meet. We never had a lot of anything, but we appreciated everything we did have. If people could learn to appreciate that which they do have, they would find themselves to be happier people without the comforts that money could buy them, if they had it. I am happy, regardless of what my bank statement says. I have two great kids. I have the best husband in the world. I have good friends. I live where I want to live. I do what I want to do. I am not debt free, but I have never been happier in my life than I am right now, because I choose to appreciate what I do have, and I don't spend time whining about what I don't have. Happiness is a state of mind, not a bank balance. My two cents... Trina

PS: Wealth is not the root of all evil, nor is money. The LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL. (GREED) A person can have millions of dollars an not be greedy. Just as a person can have no money at all and have a heart filled with greed. God has nothing against wealth, but he does have a problem with greed. Trina

Hi Dave, You got my interest by the 'bullshit' title, thought it was strange coming from you. I have to totally agree with Arthur. I get more enjoyment out of a good conversation, some time with my kids, roll on the grass with my dogs, hand feeding the doves I set free last summer, raising chickens, walking in the bush, exploring new places. All of which is free...I think the 'rich' seem to forget the simple pleasures of LIFE! Thanks Leanne Busby http://www.aussie-money-tree.biz http://www.aussie-money-tree.info

Hi Trina, Guess I had a misquote. Thanks for setting it straight. We do have to be careful what we love.

Hi Trina.. ================= PS: Wealth is not the root of all evil, nor is money. The LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL. (GREED) A person can have millions of dollars an not be greedy. Just as a person can have no money at all and have a heart filled with greed. ================= When I read the post about money/evil, I was going to post a reply.. and then I saw you took the words right out of my mouth and said exactly what I would have. Heh. Funny. I think I like you. lol : ) Linda