agree with you guys 100%. when i was young, i was dreaming of a lot of things. but latter i learned my lesson very well. i know now that happiness not related to money, luxuries, car, jewelry, or anything material . it is related and ONLY RELATED to what we feel inside. it is something related to be mentally and emotionally happy, to feel peaceful deep inside you. and just like opaque said, love is a big part of it, feeling love, be in love, been loved is a big part of being content. and here i mean with love is loving people around us and love what you do, loving your mom and dad, loving your little brother or sister, loving your husband or wife, loving your children, loving your friends, loving your pet, even loving your job...ect. feeling that love inside you, enjoy it and share it, building trust with others and share them your life, be part of their life and they being part of yours, all these things make you feel fulfillment and give you a reason to continue living. and these kind of feelings are exactly what make you a strong person, mature, creative and content. because you will be mentally and emotionally balanced. otherwise, just like anwiii said, running after money, getting a big house or an expensive car, the best luxuries, all of them not bring happiness in life, even if they did but for a short time. well i do believe getting a good job, a house or a car is important in life to live easily but not necessary for living. i can have a rented small apartment, a middle age car a good job that pay my bills and still happy if i have people i love and interest in around me. but unfortunately, life didn't give everything,therefor we should find a way and do our best to feel contentment inside us. sometimes this is hard to be done, but absolutely could be done if we have the faith in ourselves. it is really a hard balance in life, but only wise and open minded persons could do it.