Hailey Turpin

Debra Jizi
UWRT 1102-009
3 February 2016

Double Entry Journal

Citation:
Biswas-Diener, Robert. "Can Money Buy Happiness?" 2015. Pursuing Happiness: A Bedford
Spotlight Reader. By Ed Diener. Place of Publication Not Identified: Bedford Bks St Martin'S,
2015. 160-73. Print.

Source: Quote (Page# or Paragraph #)

Responses

Yes, money can buy happiness, but there

are important exceptions. Pg. 160

I think it really how you spend your money,

buying things that are materialistic cant bring
true joy. Usually its giving it to charity, or
using it to help others.

However, poverty is still with us, and the

gap between rich and poor is growing in the
wealthiest nations. Pg.161

Poverty is still a really big problem, especially

in America. I wish poverty was more
discussed in todays society.

Pleasing family relationships, helping the

world, and fulfillment and pride from their
work and accomplishments. Pg. 162

Money doesnt buy happiness, but having that

money to get rid of financial stress or anxiety
definitely helps a person mentally.

Wealthy Nations pg 163

Generally, we see people taking advantage of

bigger sums of money is wealthier countries,
because inflation is higher, and just the large
lottery prices.

but another way to analyze the effect of

money on happiness is to examine the
emotional well being of those luck souls who
have won a large lottery. Pg. 164

I agree with this, but we cant be judging the

way people spend money, no matter what its
on. Its their mistake to learn from their
actions.

finally, we know materialism can be toxic to

happiness. We will describe these findings
that indicate that money does not always
equal happiness. Pg. 166

It doesnt always buy happiness, but it can

help with whatever you need. And if it cant,
youre spending it wrong.

Mother Teresa, the saintly nun who spent

her life caring for the poor and dying,
suggested that there is something
worthwhile in every corner of life, no matter
how humble. Pg. 167

A philosophy I live by, you can always learn

something from someone, and you can
always find joy in everything.

The answers lie, in part, in the fact that

there are many other influences on
happiness. Pg 167

We all have happiness within us, we just have

to find what it is.

Happiness=What we have (attainments) /

What we want (aspirations) pg. 170

Everything in our lives goes through this

equation in some way, and the output may or
may not always be what we want.

Clearly, there are well-off people who feel

that dont have enough money, and there
are people of modest means who feel that
they have enough. The lesson here is that
no matter how much money you earn, you
can always want more, and feel poor along
the way. pg. 171

The money really depends on your situation

and circumstances that happens throughout
your life. We deal with many peaks and
valleys and its up to us how we react to
them.

Having high aspirations is not always bad,

especially if they match your level of
income. Pg. 171

If you have the money and the dreams, do it.

Or make someone elses dream come true.

Materialism, simply put, is wanting money

and material goods more than you want
other things, such as love or leisure time.
Pg.172

Materialism can take over someones life, and

can negatively affect someones morale and
virtues.

in this way, materialism is a never ending

pursuit, with one materialistic goal being
quickly replaced with another. Pg 173

Like I said above it can take over someones

life and be a constant cycle of buying things
we want and dont need.