Can money alone get you there?

I was reading Anand's review of the Tamil movie Anbe sivam. This post is not about the movie or the review but is about the discussion Anand's review triggered. Some people said 'money is it.' Some said all that you want in life can be achieved without money. Well, now don't jump the gun and say 'ok, I want a sea-side bungalow in Florida'. I mean look at the statement from a philosophical stand-point. After some thought I have arrived at some conclusions. And I am gonna do a tight-rope walk now I guess!
Money is the means. Money can't get you love. But it allows you to express your love. For example, when you buy a gift for your mom or dad or girl friend. You have used your dough there. But that is not what it is about. They love you for the thought. I am saying this as a counter to someone saying 'man=materialistic' and I am presuming he thinks that's bad. Is it? Depends on the way you look at it. Let me make my case. I have been away from the woman I am in love with. It's been one hell of a long-distance relationship. What kept it alive is the phone. The e-mail. Yahoo messenger. I spend a lot of money on long-distance calls. I need the money to reach her. So I am very keen on making more money so that I can call her more. To me, money is the means. And it'll stay that way. For most, sadly, the difference is not apparent. They end up confusing the ends with the means and vice-versa. Simplify life. Money is like a programming language. A good techie can use it to make something useful. A monkey like me can screw-up his life not knowing how to use it (but we all fiddle around won't we?). Learn to discern my friend. I am not asking you to subscribe to my PoV. Give it a thought but. The secret to life is simplicity. When you have simple thoughts, you have a clear mind. It makes you usable A clear mind means no confusion. That means people can interface with you with ease. So the moral is simple. 'Wanna call her? Make money!' 'Chase life. Not money, but remember to pay for the gas. Ok I know i am beginning to sound weird. Hey Anand, you have an insightful mind. Good to have people like you around.

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