I'm pretty accomplished in my profession, I've been recognized by major media outlets nationally and internationally for my work, and I make a very decent living at it, a thing that is very rare in the arts, especially as an artistic (rather than administrative) leader. More importantly, I am blessed with the unconditional love of an incredible woman, one with whom I have lived and loved for 6 years tomorrow, beginning on the night we met. And I am blessed with the love of hundreds of real, close, dear friends. But my life has also been cursed with not one but various emotional disorders and mental illnesses that have led me to lash out in anger or more often rage as a direct result of my self-loathing, a thing itself born of both trauma and bad behavior on my part. So I'm afraid I have to agree with snc. That's my grade too. And I've been very seriously suicidal for at least 30 years, dating back to my best friend's suicide when we were both 13, the time that I truly understood what suicide was and what its consequences were. The only reason I haven't done it yet is that I've always figured I could do it tomorrow. I don't personally believe there is anything wrong with suicide. I rather believe the pain that makes one suicidal is the real villain. snc: I am sorry that you are suffering such pain.
I would say somewhere in the C's. Because I haven't really got to "LIVE IT UP" yet. I've only been chasing my dream so far.. So many restrictions being a Muslims but life is gonna get better.
Suicide is definitely not the way to go IMO. People of certain faith (maybe all) will agree as it is forbidden in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. I do understand that the torment you suffer can make you feel like giving up and just ending it, but there is always a better way to handle the situation. Think about your significant other, all your close friends, and your family. Would you really want to give pain to all those people? I do not know or understand your situation so all this is generalized. You may or may not read what I have wrote for you, but I hope you find a better alternative.
Salaam Alaikum! Insha Allah Allah makes things easy for you. Do not feel as if you are missing out on anything, everyone has their own definition of "living it up", you just have to find your own way that you feel comfortable with balancing fun with "Islamic boundaries".
A++ I wouldn't change a thing. I always life by the motto, If you aren't happy with a situation change it, if you cannot change it accept it. That being said I'm very lucky, I haven't experienced terrible things in my life (like living in a country at war or having to fight to be able to get enough food).
I would give myself a solid B. I set out some silly goals early on in my life and I hit them this year and things seem to be getting better.
C+ maybe. No money, studyin hard at University, no GF atm. My life is okay and I'm not strugglin or b!tchin, but it could be better.
I'm ok. Good paying job for my age, great girlfriend I will eventually propose to, great family who has always supported me in every way, good friends. Could use more friends, but I'm too lazy to go out and meet folks. But though my job is good in many respects, it's not one that I like. I'm applying all around the world in the industry that I would like to work in, but I've yet to get any calls for an interview. So for that reason I'll give myself a B-
PROS: 6'6" in great physical shape Exceptional wife that is my intellectual superior Have a healthy son on the way Have a Masters from Rice and a JD from UH Seem to have a rabbit foot in my ass when it comes to my profession Have traveled and lived all over the world Have the ability to make a lot of money CONS: Relatively poor health, primarily from an inability to sleep more than 20 hours a week Have issues with my parents aging and them not happy Have religious/spiritual issues Overall: It is really relative. To give a grade less than B+ would be disrespectful to how fortunate I am, within reason I have everything I have wanted on needed.... but that is not how my head/brain works....... GRADE: B
I know you mean well, but as someone that has personal experience with the issue, please understand that it is not something you will understand unless you are in the middle of it.
My grade: C++. I am fortunate to live in a country much better than my home country. I had a good childhood and am pretty happy with my life right now. However, I have not fulfilled my goals, still working on them though.
B+ I'd like (1) to travel more, and (2) a lot lot lot more money. And (2) isn't coming from a place of greed. I'm definitely not one of those people obsessed with money, despite the way (2) above sounds. if I had it, I wouldn't be buying Ferraris or anything. I'm actually not that materialistic. BUT, the simple fact is having a ton of money would just make life a lot better for me and my kids. It would allow me to quit work and do whatever I wanted. And I like what I do, but it's still work. It would allow me and my family to travel extensively in whatever style we want. Eliminate worries. Ensure my kids get whatever education they want. Help with childcare, etc, etc, etc. Not having (2) doesn't take my grade from an A to a C or D or anything. It takes it down one notch or two, that's it.
I've had lots of sleep issues in my life too and after talking with a psychiatrist I have realized they are the cause of a lot of problems in my life. What steps have you taken to try to fix your sleep problems? For me it's a constant battle, but man melatonin helps me a ton.
