Comments on Kelly Martin Speaks: Can You Be Happy Without Money?

Welcome Venus Cow, thank you. It sounds like you h...

2011-11-03T19:23:58.907Z

Welcome Venus Cow, thank you. It sounds like you have had some huge life changing experiences. Oh how true what you say. Living with purpose! YES!

Hi there Yes I have lived without money for almos...

2011-11-03T12:34:56.089Z

Hi there

Yes I have lived without money for almost 10 years now after losing everything materially in the 2000 stock market crash then having a near death experience. I can say without doubt it is not money that makes us happy but living everyday of our lives with a purpose. Great blog!

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Thanks Marla xxx interesting what you say about th...

2011-09-11T19:18:49.375+01:00

Thanks Marla xxx interesting what you say about the American dream. In the UK it is incredibly expensive nowadays for pretty much everything. Probably one of the most expensive countries to visit. What is happening here is everything is going up and for those working, wages are not. So a heck of a lot of people are changing and having to change their spending habits. Mike said this morning he saw a statistic that 30% of people have given up their cars because petrol costs are ridiculous (£1.39 per litre) and so many are being forced to change. I am already adapted to this change fortunately and taking it in my stride but I imagine for a lot of people who have been used to a level of 'luxury' are finding it tough going adapting to not have the outer material items to prove their worth. I would not say im happy (yet) living the simple life but I am getting there. More content and laid back about life than I was ever before even when I had a good wage. It is wonderful you have found true happiness and it helps me in knowing this is possible to build this strong basis - rooted in the simple. Much love xxx

Wonderful post, Kelly. It gave me so much to thin...

2011-09-09T22:54:59.557+01:00

Wonderful post, Kelly. It gave me so much to think about.

I know we here in America are dealing with the changing "American Dream" as this insane level of materialism has wrecked us economically.

I have been living on scraps for years due to being in school and recuperating from crazy life choices. Before that I had adopted a more sustainable lifestyle, so I was already exploring the joy of simplicity.

I have to admit that there were many, many times that I felt my upbringing in this culture weigh on me. For me though it wasn't that I didn't have enough, just that I didn't have the option. I did feel a sense of failure on many occasions because I had not provided myself with the possibility to choose to not spend my money a certain way; I HAD to be frugal.

Since almost losing my father and seeing how the true end of life is going to be financially, I have relaxed so much in regards to money. I really do feel like I have everything I need and I have a new level of peace knowing that no matter how much or little I have, I really will be taken care of.

My way of life has put many people off for many years. It's helped me weed out my shallow friends. Now that this is becoming the "new normal" here in America ~ being content with what we have ~ I feel like I'm ahead of everybody and I feel more prosperous as a result.

So, yes, I can honestly say that as long as I have enough money for the basics, I have recently found true happiness without money and material possessions.

It's amazing how true gratitude for the moment can make you feel like the richest person in the world ;)