Do the best things in life come free to us?

By Kat

We live in a society that revolves around money and materialistic possessions. In an age where little comes free, whether the best things in life are free comes to question. 

The concept of the best things in life can vary, whether they be the essentials of life that can sustain us or experiences and feelings of happiness or hope. The definition of ‘free’ does not simply revolve around money but also emotions, as everything that we do is based around sacrifices and the hard work we invest in order to achieve our goals.Therefore, it is actually very difficult to determine what truly is free, because whether it be materialistic possessions or emotional connections, there is always a journey to reach the end destination.

Nothing is truly free. Everything comes with a price, whether it be material or figurative. The journey to the best things in life, such as freedom, are only achieved through hard work, determination and sacrifice.

Some people may contend that money cannot buy the best things in life, as they are not material. However, central to the point at hand s is the fact that despite it being true that money can often not buy the most treasured things in life, that does not necessarily deem them free. To achieve those ideals of the ‘best things’, people must be willing to put in the effort and time it takes to get there.

There is always an element of sacrifice in every form of good thing, always a step to get there that enforces the argument that nothing actually is free. The best things in life certainly aren’t- they are things to strive for and remain determined to have. Money also does not necessarily buy material things, rather it can buy experiences to treasure that create long lasting memories.

Despite popular opinion, happiness can be achieved through money to a certain extent, and monetary value can be a great saviour in difficult situations. It's true that this world is one that revolves around money, so at a survival-based level, money does bring us financial security, but on the other hand, it can bring us experiences that are irreplaceable. Studies have proven that buying yourself an experience, or purchasing something for others can heighten an individual's overall happiness. 

Wealthier countries were shown to be happier overall, because they are able to seek greater pursuits where others were still unable to support themselves.

Conclusively, nothing in life comes free, and certainly not the best things. As a species, we must work towards the best things, both monetarily and philosophically.