Last week, I saw previews of 20/20 segment of "Happiness:Where to find it". That prompted me to think if I am truly happy with everything in my life. I am content with what I have but I could be more happier if I had more guts to go after what I want. I came to the conclusion that every one is never TRULY happy because they keep wanting more things in their lives. Thoughts?? Sorry, if this turns out to be a depressing thread.
This is going to get deep. I think it all boils down to priorities. If you're centered, you will be happy with what you have. Di- All you need is one more 'deep topic thread' for a trifecta!
I think I know exactly what you're trying to say, and I think you totally should try out for the Houston Rockets. It could happen. You never know. Just keep truckin.
i don't know if i'm truly happy, but i sure as hell am certain that i'm lucky to have the life i have.
The only way to really achieve total Bliss and nirvana is to be completely and utterly Ignorant in every avenue of your life......anything short of this is assured misery.
I am truly happy for one of the first times in my life. I have an amazing family, outstanding friends, will be completely out of credit card debt in less than two months and I have met the most amazing woman for me.
If you would have asked me yesterday, I probably would have said that I'm generally happy with everything in my life. Though right now, I'm a little down on things. The little things have added up today and they're affecting my mood and outlook on things. Maybe tomorrow will be different.
You know Lady_Di. I consider myself one of the richest men I know. It has nothing to do with money but rather the fact that I am in love with my life. Even though I get knocked on my @ss from reality every now and then, I learned that during the hard times, when Im sad or angry, thats when I feel most alive. Every challenge, failure, success, setback is another page your writing in the book of your life. It belongs to you and no one else so you need to appreciate and be passionate for every breath you take because that breath is yours. I guess when it comes to me its not a question of ultimate true happiness, but rather a question of the realization that everyday is a new experience albeit good or bad, but its that experience that you should appreciate. In the end how do you want to view your life? You never reach a point where you are totally happy and satisfied. If that was the case, life would suck because you would have topped out and have nothing left to look forward too. Its the uncertainty and the constant quest for growth and pursuit of happiness that makes life exactly what it is. Understand that and I promise, you will enjoy the ride much much more.
could i use more money? yes could me job be better? yes my wife is great, my kids are great, i get to spend plenty of time with family and extended family do i stress living check to check ? yes happiness is knowing limits and seeing my wife and children happy
That's why "stuff" never makes people happy....at least not longterm. You buy something cool, and it's fun and cool for a while, but then it loses its luster and you look for the next "thing" to fill the void. It's interesting, really. But only 4-5 years ago did I finally completely submit to the fact that material things - money, jobs, houses, vacations, cars, gadgets, etc. won't make me happy.
What I used to be will pass away And then you'll see That all I want now is happiness For you and me What I used to be will pass away And then you'll see That all I want now is happiness For you and me What I used to be will pass away And then you'll see That all I want now is happiness For you and me All I want now is happiness For you and me Title: Happiness Sung by someone who stabbed himself to death
I will be happy in about a month when this wedding is finally over my wife and I can finally start living our lives together and hopefully popping out 2 or 3 little ima's in the very near future. Man, if feels great to be moving on into the next phase of my life. I've been stuck in this post-college phase for way too long.
You're stealing my thread topics. That's how I know I am not truly happy! jk. I will NEVER be happy after losing a game to the EFFIN' HORNETS. Family-wise, HAPPY. Money-wise, HOPEFUL. Career-wise, PATIENT.
IMO, it kinda comes down to your own purpose in life, and where that purpose comes from. Not to be trite, but: what's the meaning of life? A lot of people look to religion for the answer to that question. I don't. My own personal meaning of life which I've arbitrarily assigned to myself is to to extend as much honesty and goodwill as possible to my fellow man, and try to make the world a better place in general. Going by that standard, I'd say I'm doing just fine for myself. It's not like it's something I can ever be "done" with... it's just a purpose I strive for, and it keeps me content enough.
That's sort of the only thing I am unhappy about at this point too... I am still in the post college mode. The no significant other, no kids, but financially stable, post college rut. Actually since I am going back to get my masters I guess you could say I am in the post baccalaureate pre-masters funk I figure once I get back in classes to try and accomplish something more I will feel better about being happy with my life.
