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I am in the process of reading the book "The Power of Now". There were a couple of recommendations here on the forum. So far this book matches up with the direction and philosophy that I am working towards in life.
I just came across this passage that talks about future vs. present time. It is relevant to this discussion. A lot of this book is dedicated to this topic and this paragraph is just a tiny piece.
"If you are dissatisfied with what you have got, or even frustrated or angry about your present lack, that may motivate you to become rich, but even if you do make millions, you will continue to experience the inner condition of lack, and deep down you will continue to feel unfulfilled. You may have many exciting experiences that money can buy, but they will always leave you with an empty feeling and the need for further physical or psychological gratification. You won't abide in Being and so feel the fullness of life now that alone is true prosperity."
This supports my thoughts that if you are unhappy now, you will continue to be unhappy when you have money. Money can buy pleasure and great experiences but it takes you to change your state of mind.
We have some great examples of happiness from @Vigilante and @MJ DeMarco . They are exceptional people though. All you need to do is look at their posts on this forum to see their feelings, thoughts, and philosophy on life. They work on themselves also. The focus is not simply on money.
In fact, I see that most people on this forum are different.
Making money is great! I work toward the same goal as all of us that are part of this group. But I still feel that a cranky a**hole with no money will continue to be a cranky a**hole with money. Unless they work on themselves.
I just came across this passage that talks about future vs. present time. It is relevant to this discussion. A lot of this book is dedicated to this topic and this paragraph is just a tiny piece.
"If you are dissatisfied with what you have got, or even frustrated or angry about your present lack, that may motivate you to become rich, but even if you do make millions, you will continue to experience the inner condition of lack, and deep down you will continue to feel unfulfilled. You may have many exciting experiences that money can buy, but they will always leave you with an empty feeling and the need for further physical or psychological gratification. You won't abide in Being and so feel the fullness of life now that alone is true prosperity."
This supports my thoughts that if you are unhappy now, you will continue to be unhappy when you have money. Money can buy pleasure and great experiences but it takes you to change your state of mind.
We have some great examples of happiness from @Vigilante and @MJ DeMarco . They are exceptional people though. All you need to do is look at their posts on this forum to see their feelings, thoughts, and philosophy on life. They work on themselves also. The focus is not simply on money.
In fact, I see that most people on this forum are different.
Making money is great! I work toward the same goal as all of us that are part of this group. But I still feel that a cranky a**hole with no money will continue to be a cranky a**hole with money. Unless they work on themselves.
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