Money, money, money!

Some say the money is the root of all evil. Some say that money is the key to happiness. Which one are you?

I'll admit that I struggle with financial woes quite often. I don't really have enough money to do the things I would like to do in life but if I had a choice to continue living the way I am or to become a millionaire, which would I choose?

To be honest, I'd rather make what I make now than become a millionaire. And as much as I stress out about money, this may come as a shock to many people. People are always talking about winning the lottery and buying an island, investing their millions to turn it into billions, to buy vacation property or a house with 8 bathrooms. But are these things that anyone really needs??

The appeal of becoming a millionaire is confusing to me because I think money creates chaos. The more you make, the more you spend. The more you have, the more people want to take advantage of you. How will you ever know who your true friends are if you are a millionaire? How many people in your life would expect money from you if you became a millionaire?

I'm not saying that I wouldn't like to win some money to pay off my credit cards and student loans but I would never want to have so much money that I lose sight of what's important in life. Being broke keeps me grounded. When I obtain things I don't normally have, I feel a sense of accomplishment.

Many people probably think I'm crazy for not wanting to win millions. In fact, I've had people tell me that I'm crazy for not wanting this. But I think too much money makes your heart change. And I like my heart the way it is.