Cruella DeVille is a prime example that being rich doesn't necessarily make you happy. Cruella lacks the happiness that should come with the abundance that she has however all she sees is that she wants more. That there is not enough stuff in her life, not enough status symbols to fill her up.
She scoffs at Anita for her choice in mates because in her opinion Roger doesn't have enough money and to Cruella love doesn't fill a person up. Cruella doesn't know the value of a pet, that if she were to allow love into her life it would fill her up all she sees is the need to acquire things, rare things.
I know 101 Dalmatians is just a story and its intent was just to entertain however, the psychological implications are all there. Many of us have fallen for the name brand or exclusive or the money can buy you happiness line that marketers like to tow. They say that money doesn't buy happiness but then they show people being miserable without it.
Happiness and money are not repelled by one another, however, money does not bring you happiness you have to bring it, you welcome happiness with gratitude. If you are grateful for what you have you welcome happiness with open arms. Having a new car doesn't make me happy, its the thrill of driving it but is it necessary to my happiness? No. The moment we make things the cause for happiness is the moment we become slaves to it.
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