From the past, money has been an authentic standard to determine whether people were successful. A person who had much money could be described as successful. Then, considering that perception of success, all people who have a lot of money will gain genuine happiness and success. However, why people kill themselves even though they have much money? People should think logically and deeply to know what real success is and in my point of view, satisfaction of life and having love are so-called success.
When people are satisfied with what they have, they could step forward to success. People's instinct is to have more money, better life or desire for things they do not possess. Thus, they become covetous and always blame themselves or circumstances because they could not live 'better' then other people. They are always in deep depression or sadness. However, if people are contented on what they possess, there are no reasons for them to compare their life to other people. They will not be depressed, be jealous about wealthy people or strive to gain much money. They could think of other spiritual values such as friendship. Money will not be an important part of their life, but still they will gain the true happiness. This is the reason why people could feel happiness even though they sacrifice themselves for other's interest. Therefore, when people could are gratified on what they have, they will gain authentic happiness. That could be called in a word; success.
Moreover, having or giving love will also guide people to be successful in their life. I believe the main standard for success is whether people could gain happiness. In this sense, when people think they are focused and being loved by other people, they will naturally gain much happiness. This is actually measurable by science. According to researches conducted by Seoul University, it has been revealed that love could heighten one's emotions. When people feel they are having love from other, certain part of brain which manages emotions such as happiness activities increases. In contrast, when they feel they are not having love for other people, they are more depressed and sad although those are not expressed externally. Hence, no matter how much money they have, if they could not get or give love, they are not likely to gain genuine success.
In conclusion, I believe money is not the best measurement to determine what success is because they are many factors. Also satisfaction of life and love could be criteria of success. In my case, I want to a follow Indian proverb ' when you were born, everyone laughed but you cried, however when you die, let everyone cries and only you laugh. I want other people to cry when I die. |