The Art of being happy.

[NicknNora]

After a point, more money and more stuff won't make you happier. A lot of people have become very unhappy going into debt to buy stuff they couldn't pay for and didn't need. Those people don't need more money, they need to look elsewhere--in friendship, family, work, themselves, for instance--for happiness.

I'm pretty happy for a poor person (good partner, family, friends and some cool personal belongings). What I'd like to do is to try an experiment. I'd like to win a big lottery ($250 mil or so) and see if I'm more happy or less happy than I am now.lol I'll be sure to let everyone know whether being poor or rich makes me happier. lol

 

[Foofoogal]

The big picture view is almost always brighter than when we're standing knee-deep in ugly.

Isn't that the truth. Why to me suicide is so messed up. I always think, but what if next year would of been so much better. I shall never understand it.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I know that one day I must die, the question I ask is how shall I live??

When I am greeted with a smile from a stranger; I am in communion with another;

If someone apologizes for a slight, then I am blessed with the gift of respect;

If I am gently caressed by another I am loved.

When I show any of the above to another then I am truly worthy of being with my fellow man.

Today that is how I chose to live.

 

[SGT Rocket]

Such amazing words Carlisle Blue. I'm going to write it down and tape it above my bunk.

I've never been afraid to die, just how I was going to die, and when. I don't want to leave old Earth until I finish some more stuff. Mrs. Slygi wants 2 more kids. lol

And, if I go, I don't want it to be painful.

But, the world is such an amazing place. There is so much to do and see; and see again for the first time (through the eyes of my kids).

And, so many more beautiful hats to buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Such amazing words Carlisle Blue. I'm going to write it down and tape it above my bunk.

Thank you very much SlyGi....

 

[J.L. Picard]

SlyGi

Thank you for your post. Funny how life happens when you are making other plans. When I served I was told I would never become rich. I found that to be untrue. The riches I received have been in the form of my freedoms and the gratitude of others for my contribution.

For me the trick is wanting what I have; not having what I want.....within reason, of course.

Once I have accomplished that I simply say:

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference. Reinhold Niebuh

You definitely got it right Carlisle..

 

[Carlisle Blues]

You definitely got it right Carlisle..

Thank you for the compliment..

 

[J.L. Picard]

Thank you for the compliment..

You are welcome Carlisle. By the way, GREAT avatar.:eusa_clap