1. Happiness Is Not for Sale
Money and Possessions
Happiness Is Not for Sale

2. Putting Money in Its Place
Deciding what role money and possessions will play in our life has a huge impact on the lifestyle we create for ourselves.
Such decisions tell very powerfully who we are and what we value.

3. Putting Money in Its Place
Scandals involving huge sums of money wrack government and business.
Marriages end because of differences over money and possessions.
TV shows demonstrate our fascination with wealth.

4. Put These Items in Order of Importance
Big House
BMW or Mercedes
International Travel
Boat
Expensive Clothes
Home Theatre and Entertainment Center
Money
Career Fulfillment
Interesting Work
Meaningful relationships with Friends and Family
Time
Good Health
Happiness
Life Balance

5. Putting Money in Its Place
Some people dream about having lots of money so they can buy anything they want, go wherever they want, etc.
Answer this question: “Is playing the lottery dumb?”

6. Putting Money in Its Place
Others equate money with security.
They hold onto it tightly, fret about it, follow it, manage it.

7. Putting Money in Its Place
Finally, some others put money in its proper place – behind other values such as friendship and responsibility.
It can help us to achieve other life goals.

8. Enough Versus Excess
We need an accurate sense of perspective about money and possessions.
Without such a perspective, we could begin to expect more of material things than they could possibly deliver.

9. Survival Needs
In order to survive and lead dignified lives, human beings need money and the things money can buy.
This includes:
Food
Shelter
Medical Care
Clothing

10. “Thrival” Needs
In order to live beyond the level of sheer survival, money is also needed for “thrival” needs.
This includes:
Education
Transportation
Entertainment
Provision for the Future

11. Extra Goodies
Discretionary income, of course, can add benefits to one’s life.
This includes:
Houses, Cars, Boats
Travel
Private College
Toys

12. Motivators for Having More Money
Choices

13. Motivators for Having More Money
Pleasure

14. Motivators for Having More Money
Power

15. Reflection Question
Recall a time when money or possessions made you happy. Then recall a time when all the money in the world could not guarantee happiness for you or someone else.