Money Is Only A Tool in One's Life

Money Is Only a Tool in One’s Life

Money has a big impact on the quality of life because a person is possibly manipulated by the material world. Money is a known predator, which cons unsuspecting people into trusting it to exploit the weakness in their hearts. Anyone who cannot control his/her own greed will eventually fall under its charm and will hardly be able to live on without it. However, while it is true that money makes the world go round, being too dependent on it will not lead anywhere. Generally, money is only a tool rather than a purpose in life because the corrupting influence of money can detract from quality of life by promoting the false idea of how money can create a better quality of life.

I have always asked myself what exactly defines the quality of life. Perhaps, this spectrum of life relies more on spiritual and moral perception; it can vary from person to person such as mutual understanding, happiness, success, and so on. As people acknowledge the importance of money, they are more likely to work for it to serve their needs without realizing it cannot provide happiness. Let us take the sumptuous life in Hollywood as an example. Media has shown us how celebrities spend their enormous money on vacations, expensive jewels, and luxurious cars and so on; everyone would want a life like that. However, people do not see what secret lies behind the scene. The celebrities have to pretend their lives are flawless because they cannot show their problems to the world. Philip Seymour Hoffman, the American actor, was dead due to an accidental drug overdose. He made a lot of money but he was clearly not happy or satisfied with his life. He had possibly tried to hide his spiritual depression by using drugs, whic...

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...eir quality of life. Perhaps, these are clear examples of how money does not control people and they still can help and be productive in the world. Nevertheless, if people know how to use money in a right place at a right time, they will be able to have their own happiness.

It is very important that people acknowledge awareness about money and its value so that they can use money as a tool without detracting their quality of life. Even though people need money for living expenses, they should be able to reasonably limit their demand by distinguish the difference between normal and luxury goods. People eat when they are hungry and stop eating when they are full. However, if people thirst for money, there is no limitation for their greed. In other word, people should focus on nourishing their inner beauty to enhance their quality of life and avoid mistakes.