Money or memory

When I was a kid , I lived with this notion that Money can not buy happiness or Money can not buy everything.  But eventually , I realised that money can lead to both happiness and memories to a great extent. As per a recent survey in 2014 about Happiness Index, the most Growing Economies are not the most happiest countries.

I read somewhere :

"Money has no memory. Experience has. You will never know what the total cost of your education was, but for a lifetime you will recall and relive the memories of schools and colleges. Few years from now, you will forget the amount you paid to settle the hospitalization bill, but will ever cherish having saved your mother's life or the life you get to live with the just born. You won't remember the cost of your honeymoon, but to the last breath remember the experiences of the bliss of togetherness. Money has no memory. Experience has. The first time you balanced yourself on your cycle without support…
The first time he said 'yes' and it was two years since you proposed…
The first cry… the first steps… the first word… the first kiss… all of your child…
The first gift you bought for your parents and the first gift someone gave you…
The first award… the first public appreciation… the first stage performance…
And the list is endless… Experiences, with timeless memory…"

The quantum spent may not be important so as to get imbedded in our memory.

But the grass is always green on the other side.

So when I asked my servant, she responded , " Money is the most important thing, memories ka mai kya karungi, I hardly have any good memories, money can only give me good memories, money can change my lifestyle and give my family happiness".

But when I asked a Rich friend, he responded, " Paise ka kya karna, memories are worth cherishing. With money, I have power but Power comes with great responsibilities. Paise kum ho par khush toh rehe pata. "