What do you need to be happy?

I get it. It is an eternal question.

Absolute majority would instinctively say it's money. Giving it a minute to think, would probably tell it's money and health. After a few more minutes they might add health to all dear people to me.

Every time i ask myself that question i remember a shot i took while driving on a scooter in Bali, where I've spent one of my most fabulous winters. Not because of nature, which is beautiful in the mountains and ruined in the south but because of people I've encountered on my trips on the island.

In Europe i tend to see quite a few grumpy faces of people dressed nicely and driving new cars. And the guy in this shot. Sometimes i am outright jealous of his inner state. And i put this shot on the desktop to remind myself that happiness is not in the money. That is for sure. But then again, i feel obliged and pressured to earn more, more, more.....

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After posting this image, i saw another one that would probably prove my point. Family. Family and love and good relations is another default source of happiness.

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Even women working so hard and carrying heavy loads under a hot sun of Bali are smiling. Why? Maybe because they feel support and help from others?

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So why, event knowing all this are we so focused on getting as much money as possible, sacrificing our health, relations with family and losing friends while trying to maximize profits.

Probably this questions will remain unanswered and still it remains open. What gives us more happiness.

David