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A recent Canadian research published in a science journal
found that spending money on others makes one happier than spending money on
oneself.
Even though there is a general perception that spending money on oneself makes one happy, studies show that beyond satisfying basic needs, money spent indulging oneself brings little extra joy.
However, money spent on others has more impact
on one’s happiness. This spending can be gifts for others, as well as donation
for worthy causes. Researchers are unsure about the psychological mechanisms of
generosity and how it has a greater ability to generate happiness. They think
perhaps giving makes one feels good.
Rather,
happiness comes from our Being, from reaching the best in ourselves, with the
deep humanistic timeless values. Generosity is a humanistic quality that belongs
to nature, and so is altruism. When our heart resonates with these qualities, we
tap into the spring of happiness.
To give money is one form of
giving. To give the best of ourselves is the best form of giving, and to do
that, we need first to find the best of ourselves – we need to conquer in
ourselves compassion, understanding, kindness, beauty… and philosophy in the
classical manner is about this inner conquest. |
March 28, 2008 |
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