Page 10 - Seniorstoday April 2023 Issue
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Point of view
Does money matter
as we grow older?
Here’s what a few of our seniors have to say…
“As we grow older, we “Happiness is a state of
come to realize that mind. True happiness
true happiness cannot comes from within.
be bought with money Money cannot buy this
alone. While financial state of mind. Inner
stability is necessary to happiness is the most
meet our basic needs, genuine happiness precious of all treasures. We cannot
arises from within and is not dependent make happiness dependent on outside or
on external circumstances. Seniors have worldly possessions or pleasures. We find
a unique opportunity to focus on what true happiness in the smallest of things
brings them joy and meaning, whether it’s or experiences around us - listening to or
spending time with loved ones, pursuing singing a song we like; eating a dish we
hobbies, or engaging in activities that love; meeting and spending time with a
give them a sense of purpose. Cultivating friend; going to a place we like, and so on.
gratitude, acceptance, and spirituality The happiness we feel in this way is always
can lead to a sense of inner peace and long lasting since it is internally motivated”.
contentment that transcends material GD Sharma
possessions. Ultimately, finding a balance Chennai
between financial security and spiritual
fulfillment is key to living a happy and “Money helps me in improving my
fulfilling life”. economic wellbeing which certainly has
Anita De Rakshit an impact on my emotional well-being.
Jamshedpur It would be wrong to say money does
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