Its all the same.

Let us assume that a millionaire bought his favorite car, say a BMW 7 series for the first time. Obviously, he will have a sense of accomplishment and will be happy. Now, let us assume a poor man bought a bicycle for the first time, his favorite. He will also become happy. Both of them were able to buy due to their ability and hard work.

My question is will there be any difference in the level of happiness they experience. I mean to say, will the happiness or sense of achievement of the millionaire get multiplied by a million times? Or, that of the poor man at a lesser level?

I don't think so. One thing is that when people experience such emotions, its level will be more or less same. Of course, it cannot be measured. But, common sense says that such emotions just cannot get any bigger or smaller depending upon how much we spend. The feeling will be the same. The amount of happiness will be more or less same. The experience is the same. So, Why spend so much to get the same amount of feeling regardless of how you get it? A big house Vs. a small & livable one, A luxurious trip to Switzerland Vs a trip to Kashmir...Isn't it all the same at the end of the day? Its more or less trying to be happy and living within the means.

Its like someone said, "In the long run, we are all dead.". So, Isn't it better to spend the excess unwanted expenditure for uplifting the society or helping your poor neighbor and settle for a car which will serve the purpose of taking you from point A to B, in a safe and efficient manner? At least, someone will benefit with your existence in this planet.

Too much, eh? Try sacrificing. It could be a better feeling once you get used to it.

Whatever happens..is for Good

Should you be sad? Of course, things do happen which may be out of our control. But, is that a reason to be sad? If we (those who believe in a God) think little logically, you will realize that you shouldn't be sad.

The reason is simple. God does everything right. We become sad when something goes wrong. We also believe that God is responsible for what all that is happening to us (even though we get misled by the mirage called Choice) and he intends only the best for us.

So, when we say something has gone wrong and become sad, it is like saying God has done something wrong. How can that happen?; God does the right things only. He cannot do anything wrong. So, when we are sad, we accept the fact that something wrong has happened and in turn accept that God has done something wrong ......and go against the concept of God's ability to do only the right thing for us.

True believers try to realize that Whatever happens ......happens for good!...Well, it is quite a huge challenge, though. But, the moment you realize it, you will feel better.