Does money bring happiness?

Woody Allen reminds us: “Money doesn’t bring happiness, but it produces such a similar sensation that only a true specialist could tell the difference.”

I must admit that, although I agree very much with Woody Allen’s opinion, I also accept that happiness doesn’t come solely from financial prosperity. It isn’t a destination, nor is it something tangible — rather, it encompasses a whole constellation of circumstances, and the economic facet is just one of them.

Although this post aims to be brief and straight to the point, I feel the need to dismantle —once and for all— that absurd, inherited, and popularized belief that demonizes money as if it were Lucifer himself with a credit card.

Throughout history, the myths, prejudices, and moralistic speeches about money have been as varied as they are confusing. But one point is undeniable: money brings us greater material and emotional stability, and therefore, we feel more happiness. This is IRREFUTABLE, even if it’s endlessly debated, denied, or rejected.Like it or not, accept it or not, we live in a material world where money is indispensable to survive —or at least to live with dignity.

Even the most elevated and spiritual being on the face of the Earth needs resources to sustain their mission here. Or don’t they?

Money brings happiness VS Money does not bring happiness.

Curious, isn’t it? Both beliefs are true.On the one hand, having a good amount of money does bring more happiness, and consequently a more pleasant existence —we feel the serenity of being able to foresee a more stable future.Having money gives us freedom of choice, access to health, beauty, rest, experiences, peace of mind… In short, it offers us a more comfortable, less uncertain existence.

On the opposite belief, it’s been proven that someone who is unhappy and bitter by nature (due to lack of self-esteem, spirituality, emotional balance, self-mastery, etc.) will continue to feel terribly unhappy —with or without money.

So, if someone carries inside them chronic sadness, worn-out self-esteem, unresolved emotional chaos, and deep spiritual disconnection… they’ll still be unhappy. With money or without it.

The result of the equation: Money is not the problem —people are.

And I’ve always wondered: At what bloody moment did they sell us the idea that poverty equals HUMILITY?

Allow me to say it without anesthesia, straight to the jugular, more objective and confrontational:

If we truly want to enjoy a full and abundant life in every sense (and let’s be honest —we all do), we must pay close attention to our concepts about money and make peace with it. Understand what it is, how it behaves, how it’s attracted, how it slips away, how it’s retained or multiplied.

It’s in our best interest, isn’t it?

That first step toward abundance is the hardest because it involves resetting ourselves, learning the complex art of UNLEARNING.And from there, we can accept how wrong and toxic the belief is that strongly associates poverty with goodness and wealth with evil.

This realization opened my eyes one day, and I hope it does the same for you:Only knowledge and an open, objective consciousness bring FREEDOM.

To this day, I honestly know no other formula.

This mental crust hardened in childhood. We’ve been carrying absurdly wrong ideas for generations —from grandparents, parents, society, the education system, etc.— all well-intentioned, of course, but with zero financial education.

Many of us inherited fear from a place of unfortunate ignorance (innocently and without ill intent, of course).We were tattooed with cruel concepts that we keep dragging around, clutching that fear of wealth, and every day we attract more poverty.Doesn’t that terrify you?

Haven’t you felt this misfortune countless times?It’s like an invisible noose around your neck —a pearl necklace you’re proud to wear as you walk through life singing:“I’m poor, but I’m honorable!”

This manipulation, created from very specific and ancient interests, has served to keep us where we are.But as adults, it’s our responsibility to wake up, unlearn, and heal.

Am I the only one? Or have you also heard —or even repeated— things like:"I’d rather be honest than rich,""Better poor and honorable than rich and wicked,""Money causes problems,""Money is hard to come by,""Those with money are cheaters and greedy,"or the classic:"Money corrupts,""Money is the root of all evil,""Damn money,""I don’t deserve it,""It’s just luck, it’s for a few,""He must’ve done something shady to have it."

And the crown jewel:"God, give me a little house, even if I don’t deserve it…"

I think this last one is the most dangerous:A mix of limiting belief + ingrained victimhood = perpetual unhappiness.It’s a direct ticket to perpetual unhappiness.

Doesn’t this RESONATE with you?

Basically, the secret is understanding that money FLEES from where it isn’t respected —from where it isn’t properly treated— in other words, from where it isn’t loved.

Do you stay somewhere you’re not welcome? Where you’re not loved? Honestly, I grab my coat and leave.Money seems to behave the same way.

We cannot be abundant with that stinking swamp inside us.We cannot build abundance with a mindset rotted by archaic beliefs.

Let’s monitor our thoughts and understand where these beliefs came from —religions? parents? school?Once we identify the root, we can eradicate it —because it was all adopted when we were young, when our brains were sponges and couldn’t discern objectively.

Let’s change this NOW —quickly It’s the only handbrake stopping you from building true wealth.

And pay attention to this crucial distinction:It’s not about faith in money —but FAITH in a perfect God, in a perfect Universe that abundantly provides everything we need.

I hope you grasp the enormous difference.

It’s a very simple equation:Money is just a means of exchange.What you do with it is what makes it “good” or “bad.”People determine that —not the money.

Money only magnifies what’s inside you. It’s better to ask yourself: What will come out of me when I have great amounts of money?

Conclusion: There is no bad money —there are people who act wrongly.

Here’s some news for you:You can be good, honest, kind, altruistic, charming… and rich too!

Evil exists in poverty and in wealth alike.Money is just a MAGNIFIER of our essence.

Quick & easy:— Money is neutral.— Money is not bad.— Money does bring emotional stability and more pleasant feelings.— Money is a tool to bless others.— Money stays where it’s cared for.— Money is needed to LIVE, not just SURVIVE.— Money buys wonderful moments to share with loved ones.— A bad relationship with money results in pushing it away, wasting it, and losing it.— Again: have faith —not in money, but in a perfect God who provides everything we need.

Make friends with money.

Allow yourself a life of abundance in every sense.

Not out of whim.

Out of purpose.

-ManuPaqué-