Wealth vs. Well-being: Decoding the Secrets of True Happiness
Does really money, fame brings happiness and peace in life?
Highest of the opulence of today’s richest men in world
Today, the wealthiest individuals flaunt their opulence through lavish expenditures on houses, jewellery, clothes, cars, gadgets, and more. However, a significant portion of these expensive possessions serves primarily as status symbols. In India, for instance, a large percentage of iPhone users don’t utilize more than 30% of the device’s features. The purpose is often to convey the message, ‘I have money, and I’m smart.’ Surprisingly, this strategy is effective; it earns respect, and individuals with expensive possessions attract attention, like a boy with a high-end sports bike catching the eye of many peoples on the street.
When we try to understand why people always want a fancy lifestyle, one key reason is the desire for social status. The experience of owning or using luxury items often evokes positive emotions like joy, satisfaction, and pride. These emotional rewards create a reinforcing cycle, encouraging individuals to continue pursuing luxury as a means of achieving happiness.
Studies have shown that acquiring and using luxury items can activate the brain’s reward centres. This activation releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, which reinforces the desire for luxury experiences.
